Lords Mead Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wiltshire
Lords Mead 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 23 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: St Peters Church Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Lords Mead Pre-School among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Lords Mead Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Lords Mead 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 Lords Mead Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd. School/college/university | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Classic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Irie Flavas Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Fortune Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Stanton Catering LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Red Massala Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Lords Mead Pre-School
What is Lords Mead Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Lords Mead Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Lords Mead 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 Lords Mead Pre-School last inspected?
Lords Mead Pre-School was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lords Mead Pre-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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lords Mead Pre-School compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lords Mead Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Lords Mead 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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