The Arnewood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
The Arnewood 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 10 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: Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RS
How it compares in New Forest
That puts The Arnewood 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% | ← The Arnewood 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 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 The Arnewood 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 The Arnewood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure New Milton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2023 |
| Age Concern Hampshire Other catering premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2014 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| LE Cake Shop Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| Gusto Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lin's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Arnewood School
What is The Arnewood School's food hygiene rating?
The Arnewood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Arnewood 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 The Arnewood School last inspected?
The Arnewood School was last inspected on 10 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 The Arnewood School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Arnewood 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 The Arnewood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects The Arnewood 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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