Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Test Valley
Appleshaw St Peter's 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Back Lane, Ragged Appleshaw, Andover, SP11 9HR
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Appleshaw St Peter's 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 Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| North Brothers Ltd Donut Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Cleaver Cottage B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
Questions about Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School
What is Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Appleshaw St Peter's 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 Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Appleshaw St Peter's Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Appleshaw St Peter's 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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