The Loddon School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
The Loddon 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 11 November 2025, 7 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: Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, RG27 0JD
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts The Loddon School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← The Loddon School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Loddon School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards Church Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Capital Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Sherfield Early Years Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Four Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sherfield On Loddon Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| The Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Loddon School
What is The Loddon School's food hygiene rating?
The Loddon School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Loddon 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 The Loddon School last inspected?
The Loddon School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does The Loddon School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and The Loddon School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Loddon 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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The Loddon School is one of 29 rated food businesses in Hook. See every hygiene rating in Hook →
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