Wadhurst C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
Wadhurst C of E 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
This is a fresh result: Wadhurst C of E Primary School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wadhurst Primary School Sparrows Green Road, Wadhurst, TN5 6SR
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Wadhurst C of E Primary 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% | ← Wadhurst C of E Primary 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 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 Wadhurst C of E 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 Wadhurst C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadhurst Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 306 yards away | Exempt | |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2024 |
| Thos Birch Libations Co Ltd Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Wadhurst Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Wadhurst PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Wadhurst C of E Primary School
What is Wadhurst C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Wadhurst C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Wadhurst C of E 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 Wadhurst C of E Primary School last inspected?
Wadhurst C of E Primary School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Wadhurst C of E 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 Wadhurst C of E Primary School compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Wadhurst C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Wadhurst C of E 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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