New Forest Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
New Forest Academy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 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: Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PA
How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so New Forest Academy sits behind roughly 1,336 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ← New Forest Academy | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 New Forest Academy 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 New Forest Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Oasis Lunch Club/Bikers Breakfast Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Holbury Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Old Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
Questions about New Forest Academy
What is New Forest Academy's food hygiene rating?
New Forest Academy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by New Forest Council on 9 January 2026.
Is New Forest Academy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Forest Academy last inspected?
New Forest Academy was last inspected on 9 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 New Forest Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Forest Academy 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 New Forest Academy holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects New Forest Academy 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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