Sturminster Newton High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Sturminster Newton High 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 15 October 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: Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sturminster Newton High 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% | ← Sturminster Newton High 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 Very 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 Sturminster Newton High 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 Sturminster Newton High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Centre Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Café Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Stour Connect Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Sturminster Newton United Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Yewstock School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Vale Family Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Hotch Potch Gluten Free Savouries Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Sturminster Newton High School
What is Sturminster Newton High School's food hygiene rating?
Sturminster Newton High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Sturminster Newton High 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 Sturminster Newton High School last inspected?
Sturminster Newton High School was last inspected on 15 October 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 Sturminster Newton High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sturminster Newton High School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sturminster Newton High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sturminster Newton High 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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