Hurst Green C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rother
Hurst Green 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: Hurst Green C Of E Primary School was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 129 London Road, Hurst Green, TN19 7PN
How it compares in Rother
That puts Hurst Green C Of E Primary School among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Hurst Green C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Hurst Green 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 Hurst Green C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Green Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Man Yee Fish, Chips & Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 359 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Hurst Green Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Jathu Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2025 |
| Only Food And Sauces Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Caravan Tech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Hurst Green C Of E Primary School
What is Hurst Green C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hurst Green C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Hurst Green 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 Hurst Green C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Hurst Green C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hurst Green C Of E Primary 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 Hurst Green C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Hurst Green C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Hurst Green 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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