Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
Pevensey And Westham C of E 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Pevensey And Westham Church Of England Primary School 86 High Street, Westham, BN24 5LP
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary 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% | ← Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary 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 Pevensey And Westham C of E 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 Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made by Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Horeaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Castle Cottage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Greekery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Green Fig Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Anderida Adolescent Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School
What is Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Pevensey And Westham C of E 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 Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School last inspected?
Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary 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 Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Pevensey And Westham C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Pevensey And Westham C of E 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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