Steyning Grammar School (Upper) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Steyning Grammar School (Upper) 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 10 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: Steyning Grammar School (Upper), Steyning Grammar Upper School, Shooting Field, BN44 3RX
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Steyning Grammar School (Upper) among the 1,053 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Steyning Grammar School (Upper) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 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 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 Steyning Grammar School (Upper) 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 Steyning Grammar School (Upper), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning Grammar School (6th Form) Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Chartwells at St Andrews C of E Primary School School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Hive at Steyning Primary School School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Victoria's Sponge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Croft Meadow Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| At Emily's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2023 |
| Chez Joel Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Steyning Grammar School (Upper)
What is Steyning Grammar School (Upper)'s food hygiene rating?
Steyning Grammar School (Upper) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Steyning Grammar School (Upper) 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 Steyning Grammar School (Upper) last inspected?
Steyning Grammar School (Upper) was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Steyning Grammar School (Upper)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Steyning Grammar School (Upper) compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Steyning Grammar School (Upper) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Steyning Grammar School (Upper) 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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