St John Meads Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastbourne
St John Meads 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 27 April 2026, 2 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: St Johns Meads C Of E Primary School 26 Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7XS
How it compares in Eastbourne
That puts St John Meads Primary School among the 796 places in Eastbourne holding top marks, 85% 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 | 796 | 85% | ← St John Meads Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 St John Meads 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 St John Meads Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Afternoon Club @ St Johns Meads CE Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cadence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Black Cat Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chapman Wine Merchants Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Beachy Rise Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| All Saints Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Camelot Retirement Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about St John Meads Primary School
What is St John Meads Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John Meads Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastbourne Council on 27 April 2026.
Is St John Meads 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 St John Meads Primary School last inspected?
St John Meads Primary School was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John Meads Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St John Meads Primary School compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, and St John Meads Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects St John Meads 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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