Hurtwood House School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waverley
Hurtwood House 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 November 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: Hurtwood House School Radnor Road, Holmbury, Dorking, RH5 6NU
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Hurtwood House School among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Hurtwood House School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe @ Duke of Kent School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head / The Kings Head Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Tanhurst Estate Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| William Ellis School, The Mill School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ewhurst Baptist Church Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Hurtwood cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Hurtwood House School
What is Hurtwood House School's food hygiene rating?
Hurtwood House School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School last inspected?
Hurtwood House School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Hurtwood House School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Hurtwood House 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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