The Blandford School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
The Blandford 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Blandford School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Blandford School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 The Blandford 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 The Blandford School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Larks Leas Rest Home Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Panda Pre School Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Blandford Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Blandford Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Castleman Plus Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Castleman House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Forum Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Blandford School
What is The Blandford School's food hygiene rating?
The Blandford School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Blandford 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 The Blandford School last inspected?
The Blandford School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 The Blandford 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 The Blandford School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Blandford School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Blandford 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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