Valence School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Valence 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: Valence School was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Valence School, Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Valence School 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% | ← Valence School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valence 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 Valence School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Westerham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| GR Edgar And Son Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2026 |
| Squerryes (restaurant, Cafe And Delicatessen) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Westerham Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| WSA Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 November 2024 |
| Westerham Place Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Churchill Breakfast And After School Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Valence School
What is Valence School's food hygiene rating?
Valence School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Valence 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 Valence School last inspected?
Valence School was last inspected on 22 June 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 Valence 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 Valence School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Valence School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Valence 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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