The Saplings Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basingstoke and Deane
The Saplings Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Burnham Copse Primary School, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Saplings Pre-School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← The Saplings Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Saplings Pre-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 The Saplings Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Burnham Copse Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Sams Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Tadley Under 5's Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Tadley Community Centre Pantry And Cafe Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Simply Fresh Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2024 |
| Tadley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2025 |
| The Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Saplings Pre-School
What is The Saplings Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
The Saplings Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Saplings Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Saplings Pre-School last inspected?
The Saplings Pre-School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 The Saplings Pre-School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saplings Pre-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, and The Saplings Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Saplings Pre-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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