St. Leonards - Mayfield School, food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
St. Leonards - Mayfield 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 December 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: Mayfield School High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PH
How it compares in Wealden
That puts St. Leonards - Mayfield School, among the 1,013 places in Wealden 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← St. Leonards - Mayfield School, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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. Leonards - Mayfield 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. Leonards - Mayfield School,, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Wise Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2024 |
| Truffles Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Wine List Company Ltd Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| The Middle House Kitchen and Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Leppards Family Butchers Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| The House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Herons Folly Garden Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Red Ridges Honey Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about St. Leonards - Mayfield School,
What is St. Leonards - Mayfield School,'s food hygiene rating?
St. Leonards - Mayfield School, has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 5 December 2025.
Is St. Leonards - Mayfield 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. Leonards - Mayfield School, last inspected?
St. Leonards - Mayfield School, was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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. Leonards - Mayfield 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. Leonards - Mayfield School, compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and St. Leonards - Mayfield School, is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects St. Leonards - Mayfield 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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