Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 15 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: Sway Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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% | ← Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Care Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Brockenhurst & Sway Day Centre Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2014 |
| Brockenhurst Pre School Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Heartland Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2026 |
| Enzee's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Dynasty Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School
What is Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School last inspected?
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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 Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Brockenhurst Church of England Primary 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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