Forerunner @ Pamphill First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Forerunner @ Pamphill First 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: Pamphill Vc Ce First School, Pamphill, BH21 4EE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Forerunner @ Pamphill First School among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Forerunner @ Pamphill First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Forerunner @ Pamphill First 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 Forerunner @ Pamphill First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamphill Butchers Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Pamphill Parlour & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Eight Arch Brewing Co Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Sorrels Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Forerunner @ Pamphill First School
What is Forerunner @ Pamphill First School's food hygiene rating?
Forerunner @ Pamphill First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Forerunner @ Pamphill First 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 Forerunner @ Pamphill First School last inspected?
Forerunner @ Pamphill First School was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forerunner @ Pamphill First 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 Forerunner @ Pamphill First School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Forerunner @ Pamphill First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Forerunner @ Pamphill First 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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