The Purbeck School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
The Purbeck 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: The Purbeck School Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Purbeck 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% | ← The Purbeck 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 The Purbeck 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 Purbeck School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Corner B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 405 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2018 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Focus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Chartwells (Wareham St Mary CE Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Prime Time After School and Holiday Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2019 |
| The Rex Cinema Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| The Wareham Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Antelope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about The Purbeck School
What is The Purbeck School's food hygiene rating?
The Purbeck School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Purbeck 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 Purbeck School last inspected?
The Purbeck School was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Purbeck 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 Purbeck School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Purbeck School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Purbeck 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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