Horndean Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hampshire
Horndean Infant 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 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Horndean Infant School Merchistoun Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LS
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Horndean Infant School among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Horndean Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Horndean Infant 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 Horndean Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Community Association Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Muddy Boots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Everetts Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Horndean Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Four London Road Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily - Horndean Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Horndean Infant School
What is Horndean Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Horndean Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Horndean Infant 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 Horndean Infant School last inspected?
Horndean Infant School was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horndean Infant 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horndean Infant School compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Horndean Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Horndean Infant 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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Horndean Infant School is one of 67 rated food businesses in Waterlooville. See every hygiene rating in Waterlooville →
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