Ringwood School Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Ringwood School Academy 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 2 October 2024, 21 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.
Address: Ringwood School, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ringwood School Academy among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Ringwood School Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Ringwood School Academy 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 Ringwood School Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure Ringwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
| Chinatown Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Carvers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ringwood Health Centre Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| India Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| The Cellar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Ringwood School Academy
What is Ringwood School Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ringwood School Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Ringwood School Academy 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 Ringwood School Academy last inspected?
Ringwood School Academy was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ringwood School Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ringwood School Academy compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Ringwood School Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ringwood School Academy 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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