The Old School House Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewes
The Old School House Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: The Old School House Nursery was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old School House De Montfort Road, Lewes, BN7 1SP
How this rating has changed
The Old School House Nursery was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Old School House Nursery among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← The Old School House Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 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 The Old School House Nursery 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 The Old School House Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Richards & Sons Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Greenies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| lewes Wellbeing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Lewes Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Feel Good Food Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old School House Nursery
What is The Old School House Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Old School House Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Old School House Nursery 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 The Old School House Nursery last inspected?
The Old School House Nursery was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old School House Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old School House Nursery compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Old School House Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Old School House Nursery 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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