Wallands Community Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Wallands Community Primary School is a school/college/university located at Gundreda Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1PU, in the Lewes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. Lewes oversees 931 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewes is 4.7 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
Gundreda Road, Lewes, East Sussex
Postcode
BN7 1PU
Local Authority
Lewes
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
165634

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Wallands Community Primary School?

Wallands Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewes.

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 Wallands Community Primary School last inspected?

Wallands Community Primary School was last inspected on 2025-11-10. 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 Wallands Community Primary School located?

Wallands Community Primary School is located at Gundreda Road, Lewes, East Sussex , BN7 1PU, in the Lewes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN7 postcode area.