South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: South Baddesley Road, South Baddesley, Lymington, SO41 5RP
How it compares in New Forest
That puts South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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% | ← South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lymington Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Embers Camping Pylewell Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2019 |
| Defoe House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| Goodall's Strawberries Pick Your Own Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
Questions about South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery
What is South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery's food hygiene rating?
South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 1 June 2026.
Is South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery last inspected?
South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery?
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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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 South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects South Baddesley C of E Primary School & Nursery 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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