Headstart School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
Headstart 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Headstart Crouch Farm Crouch Lane, Ninfield, TN33 9EG
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Headstart School among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Headstart School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 Headstart 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 Headstart School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 November 2022 |
| Muddy Boots Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Supercare Residential Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| H C Farm Shop & Cafe Ninfield Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Headstart School
What is Headstart School's food hygiene rating?
Headstart School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Headstart 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 Headstart School last inspected?
Headstart School was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Headstart School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Headstart School compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Headstart School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Headstart 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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