Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic 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
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Marys Primary School Folly Lane, Wool, BH20 6DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic 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 Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool and Bovington Motors Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Wool Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Tethers End Baking Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The D'urberville Centre Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Hong Kong Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Frizzles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School
What is Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic 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 Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School last inspected?
Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic 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 Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic 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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Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School is one of 23 rated food businesses in Wool. See every hygiene rating in Wool →
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