St Lukes C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
St Lukes C of E 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 21 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: Westbeams Road, SWAY, Lymington, SO41 6AE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts St Lukes C of E 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% | ← St Lukes C of E 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 Very 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 St Lukes C of E 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 St Lukes C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Sway Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Sway Place - Care UK Limited Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Sway Butchers Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Sway Cricket Club Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Sway F C Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2022 |
| Farm Shack Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Hare and Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about St Lukes C of E Primary School
What is St Lukes C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Lukes C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 21 January 2026.
Is St Lukes C of E 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 St Lukes C of E Primary School last inspected?
St Lukes C of E Primary School was last inspected on 21 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 St Lukes C of E 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Lukes C of E 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 St Lukes C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects St Lukes C of E 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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