Ladybirds Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Ladybirds Nursery 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 1 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Scout Hall Linden Park, Littlehampton, BN17 7BH
How it compares in Arun
That puts Ladybirds Nursery School among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Ladybirds Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Ladybirds Nursery 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 Ladybirds Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellots House Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Famous City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Favourite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| AA mini market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Charcoal grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Crown ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Big Spoon Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Ladybirds Nursery School
What is Ladybirds Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Ladybirds Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 1 November 2016.
Is Ladybirds Nursery 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 Ladybirds Nursery School last inspected?
Ladybirds Nursery School was last inspected on 1 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ladybirds Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ladybirds Nursery School compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Ladybirds Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Ladybirds Nursery 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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