Cottesmore School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Cottesmore School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cottesmore School, Cottesmore School, Buchan Hill Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Cottesmore School among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Cottesmore School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cottesmore School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cottesmore School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cuppa-Love Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Broadfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Broadfield Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Cafe Santa Maria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Chagossian Women Welfare Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Broadfield Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
Questions about Cottesmore School
What is Cottesmore School's food hygiene rating?
Cottesmore School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Cottesmore School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cottesmore School last inspected?
Cottesmore School was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cottesmore School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cottesmore School compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Cottesmore School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Cottesmore School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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