Blackfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Blackfield 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 3 February 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: Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, SO45 1XA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Blackfield 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% | ← Blackfield 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Blackfield 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 Blackfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| The Waterside Food Project Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2013 |
| Wendy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Chutneys Blackfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Waterside Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Fawley Royal British Legion Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Blackfield Pantry Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Blackfield Primary School
What is Blackfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Blackfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Blackfield 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 Blackfield Primary School last inspected?
Blackfield Primary School was last inspected on 3 February 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 Blackfield Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackfield 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 Blackfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Blackfield 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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