Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: Akeley Wood School, Akeley Wood Lodge Road, Akeley, MK18 5AE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior 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 Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust At Stowe Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Lillingstone Pick Your Own Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Holroyd Howe At Stowe School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Stowe Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Stowe House Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Queen's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Bull and Butcher Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| S4A Group Ltd at St James & St John School - Akeley School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School
What is Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior 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 Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School last inspected?
Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Chartwells At Akeley Wood Senior 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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