Willow House Nursery School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Willow House Nursery School is a school/college/university located at 11 Glebe Close, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1BQ, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Forest of Dean oversees 780 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 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
11 Glebe Close, Newent, Gloucestershire
Postcode
GL18 1BQ
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1702207

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Willow House Nursery School?

Willow House Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Forest of Dean.

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 Willow House Nursery School last inspected?

Willow House Nursery School was last inspected on 2025-10-17. 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 Willow House Nursery School located?

Willow House Nursery School is located at 11 Glebe Close, Newent, Gloucestershire , GL18 1BQ, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL18 postcode area.