Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior 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 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: Woolton Hill Junior School, Tile Barn, Woolton Hill, RG20 9XE
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior 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 Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Catering At Woolton Hill County Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Thomas C Of E Infant School School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Quackers Out Of School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Enbridge House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Connect Catering Ltd At Thorngrove School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Broadmead Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| The Rampant Cat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School
What is Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior 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 Woolton Hill Junior School last inspected?
Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior 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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