St Mary's First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
St Mary's First 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: St Marys Ce Va First School Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St Mary's First School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← St Mary's First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 St Mary's First 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 St Mary's First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denewood House Care Home - Samily Care Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Five Gables Care Home Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Buds & Beans Florist Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Forest Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Castleman Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Penn Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Elephant & Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about St Mary's First School
What is St Mary's First School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 March 2026.
Is St Mary's First 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 St Mary's First School last inspected?
St Mary's First School was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's First 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 St Mary's First School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St Mary's First 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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