Charlotte House Prep School For Girls

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Charlotte House Prep School For Girls is a school/college/university located at 88 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4DU, in the Three Rivers local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Three Rivers oversees 646 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Three Rivers is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
88 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Postcode
WD3 4DU
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1631874

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Charlotte House Prep School For Girls?

Charlotte House Prep School For Girls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Three Rivers.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Charlotte House Prep School For Girls last inspected?

Charlotte House Prep School For Girls was last inspected on 2025-10-14. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Charlotte House Prep School For Girls located?

Charlotte House Prep School For Girls is located at 88 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire , WD3 4DU, in the Three Rivers local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WD3 postcode area.