Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Chartwells at St Marys Church of England 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 20 November 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: Chartwells at St Marys Church of England, St Marys Church Of England School, Link Lane, RH20 2AN
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School among the 1,054 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Chartwells at St Marys Church of England 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.
Questions about Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School
What is Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Chartwells at St Marys Church of England 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 Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School last inspected?
Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells at St Marys Church of England School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Chartwells at St Marys Church of England 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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