Lightwater Village School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Surrey Heath
Lightwater Village 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
This is a fresh result: Lightwater Village School was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lightwater Village County Infant School, Catena Rise, Lightwater, GU18 5RD
How it compares in Surrey Heath
That puts Lightwater Village School among the 450 places in Surrey Heath holding top marks, 77% 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 | 450 | 77% | ← Lightwater Village School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Lightwater Village 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.
Questions about Lightwater Village School
What is Lightwater Village School's food hygiene rating?
Lightwater Village School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Lightwater Village 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 Lightwater Village School last inspected?
Lightwater Village School was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lightwater Village 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 Lightwater Village School compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, and Lightwater Village School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects Lightwater Village 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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