Ringwood Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Ringwood 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 7 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: Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NH
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Ringwood 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% | ← Ringwood 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 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 Ringwood 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 Ringwood Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Love 2 Refill Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| The New Forest Sandwich Company Mobile caterer | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bluefins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Idelica Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Premier Inn Ringwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Trinity United Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Ringwood Junior School
What is Ringwood Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Ringwood Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Ringwood 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 Ringwood Junior School last inspected?
Ringwood Junior School was last inspected on 7 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 Ringwood 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ringwood 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 Ringwood Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Ringwood 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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