Fordingbridge Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Fordingbridge 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJ
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Fordingbridge Infant School among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Fordingbridge Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 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 Very 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 Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Moody Cow Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Forde Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Moody Cow Manufacturers/packers | 435 yards away | Exempt | |
| Viking Fish Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Fordingbridge Infant School
What is Fordingbridge Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Fordingbridge Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Fordingbridge 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 Fordingbridge Infant School last inspected?
Fordingbridge Infant School was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Fordingbridge Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fordingbridge Infant School 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 Fordingbridge Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Fordingbridge 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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