Western Downland Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Western Downland Junior 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Western Downland Junior 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% | ← Western Downland Junior 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 Western Downland Junior 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 Western Downland Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Thistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Cartwheel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Compasses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Rockbourne Trout Fishery Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Western Downland Infant School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Damerham Trout Fisheries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2018 |
| Sandleheath Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Glynn Court Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Western Downland Junior School
What is Western Downland Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Western Downland Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Western Downland Junior 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 Western Downland Junior School last inspected?
Western Downland Junior School was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Western Downland Junior 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 Western Downland Junior 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 Western Downland Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Western Downland Junior 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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