Firle Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewes
Firle Church of England Primary 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Firle Church Of England Primary School The Street, Firle, BN8 6LF
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Firle Church of England Primary School among the 741 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 | 741 | 85% | ← Firle Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 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 Firle Church of England Primary 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 Firle Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firle Gardens Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Firle Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Ram Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Daily Grind Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Firle Church of England Primary School
What is Firle Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Firle Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Firle Church of England Primary 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 Firle Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Firle Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Firle Church of England Primary 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 Firle Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Firle Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Firle Church of England Primary 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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