Countryside Education Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Countryside Education Trust holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the school kitchen and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YG
How it compares in New Forest
A 1 is rare: only 23 of 1,435 rated places in New Forest score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ← Countryside Education Trust | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Countryside Education Trust the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Countryside Education Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Montagu Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bellord and Brown Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Beaulieu Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Chocolate Studio Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2013 |
| Queensmead Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Beaulieu Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Pallets Tea & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| Beaulieu Enterpises Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Countryside Education Trust
What is Countryside Education Trust's food hygiene rating?
Countryside Education Trust has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by New Forest Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Countryside Education Trust safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Countryside Education Trust last inspected?
Countryside Education Trust was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Countryside Education Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Countryside Education Trust compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Countryside Education Trust holds a 1. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Countryside Education Trust 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at New Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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