Hinchley Wood Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Elmbridge
Hinchley Wood Secondary 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 February 2026, 5 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: Claygate Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Hinchley Wood Secondary School among the 757 places in Elmbridge holding top marks, 77% 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 | 757 | 77% | ← Hinchley Wood Secondary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Hinchley Wood Secondary 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 Hinchley Wood Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Annys News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bachmann's Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Hinchley Wood Secondary School
What is Hinchley Wood Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
Hinchley Wood Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Hinchley Wood Secondary 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 Hinchley Wood Secondary School last inspected?
Hinchley Wood Secondary School was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hinchley Wood Secondary 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 Hinchley Wood Secondary School compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Hinchley Wood Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Hinchley Wood Secondary 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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