Ocklynge Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastbourne
Ocklynge Junior 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 23 January 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: Ocklynge County Junior School Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8XN
How it compares in Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Ocklynge Junior School sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 12% | ← Ocklynge Junior School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ocklynge 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 Ocklynge Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann's Flowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ashgrange House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Beeches Retirement Hotel Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Ocklynge Junior School
What is Ocklynge Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Ocklynge Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Eastbourne Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Ocklynge Junior 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 Ocklynge Junior School last inspected?
Ocklynge Junior School was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ocklynge Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ocklynge Junior School compare to other places in Eastbourne?
85% of the 942 rated food businesses in Eastbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Ocklynge Junior School holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastbourne Council inspects Ocklynge 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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