Hightown Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southampton
Hightown 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Tunstall Road, Southampton, SO19 6AA
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Hightown Primary School among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Hightown Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Hightown 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 Hightown Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Sholing Service Station Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Busikids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ayres Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bob & Paula's Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Bonhomie House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
Questions about Hightown Primary School
What is Hightown Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hightown Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Hightown 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 Hightown Primary School last inspected?
Hightown Primary School was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hightown 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 Hightown Primary School compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Hightown Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Hightown 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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