Walhampton School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Walhampton 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 3 March 2025, 16 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: Main Road, Walhampton, Lymington, SO41 5ZG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Walhampton School 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% | ← Walhampton School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Walhampton 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 Walhampton School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matata's 3 Cuisine Mobile caterer | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Lymington Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Durlston House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ocs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Bluebambu Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Bosuns Chair Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Lymington Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2019 |
Questions about Walhampton School
What is Walhampton School's food hygiene rating?
Walhampton School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Walhampton 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 Walhampton School last inspected?
Walhampton School was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Walhampton School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walhampton 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 Walhampton School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Walhampton 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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