Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) 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: Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LE
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) 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 Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Day Nursery Other catering premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Fine Dining Chef / Tandem Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Alpine Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 7oaks Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Davey Bespoke Catering @ Sevenoaks Masonic Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| League Of Friends Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Londis - BP St Johns Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery)
What is Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery)'s food hygiene rating?
Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) 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 Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) last inspected?
Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Knole Academy (Main Kitchen \& 6th Form Servery) 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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