Sturminster Marshall First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Sturminster Marshall First 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Sturminster Marshall First School 78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4AY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sturminster Marshall First School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Sturminster Marshall First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 Sturminster Marshall First 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 Sturminster Marshall First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| SPAR - Wessex retail Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Slimming World Sturminster Marshall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| The Old School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dorset Porkers Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Vines Close Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Vines Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Sturminster Marshall First School
What is Sturminster Marshall First School's food hygiene rating?
Sturminster Marshall First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Sturminster Marshall First 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 Sturminster Marshall First School last inspected?
Sturminster Marshall First School was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sturminster Marshall First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sturminster Marshall First School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sturminster Marshall First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sturminster Marshall First 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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