Testbourne Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Testbourne Community School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Testbourne Community School sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ← Testbourne Community School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Testbourne Community 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 Testbourne Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Fit Ltd At Testbourne Community School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 August 2023 |
| Whitchurch Teapots Baby & Toddler Group School/college/university | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Burnaby Stores Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Whitchurch Youth Club Retailers - other | 265 yards away | Exempt | |
| Whitchurch C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2024 |
| Whitchurch Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Testbourne Community School
What is Testbourne Community School's food hygiene rating?
Testbourne Community School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Testbourne Community School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Testbourne Community School last inspected?
Testbourne Community School was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Testbourne Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Testbourne Community School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while Testbourne Community School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Testbourne Community 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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