St Marys School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
St Marys 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 5 June 2025, 13 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 Marys School Maynards Green Road, Maynards Green, Horam, TN21 0BT
How it compares in Wealden
That puts St Marys School among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← St Marys School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 St Marys 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 Marys School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomfrets Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Nifty Nosh Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Horam Emporium & Craft Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Esso Horam Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Millcroft Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Mermaid Lounge LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about St Marys School
What is St Marys School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 5 June 2025.
Is St Marys 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 Marys School last inspected?
St Marys School was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Marys School compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects St Marys 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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