Bysing Wood County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swale
Bysing Wood County Primary 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lower Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7NU
How it compares in Swale
That puts Bysing Wood County Primary School among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Bysing Wood County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Bysing Wood County Primary 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 Bysing Wood County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Bysing Wood Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2014 |
| Acacia Court Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Jay's Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| One Stop (part Of Premises) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2016 |
| Community Fridge @ West Faversham Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Ospringe Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
Questions about Bysing Wood County Primary School
What is Bysing Wood County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bysing Wood County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Bysing Wood County Primary 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 Bysing Wood County Primary School last inspected?
Bysing Wood County Primary School was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bysing Wood County Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bysing Wood County Primary School compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,185 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Bysing Wood County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Bysing Wood County Primary 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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