Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hampshire
Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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 Lawrence Primary School Amery Hill Alton GU34 2BY, GU34 2BY
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE 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 Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Amery Hill School School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| CM Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Allen Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The King's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Lemon Stone Events @ The Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Goldfinch Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| The Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School
What is Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE Primary School holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Caterlink @ St Lawrence CofE 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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