St John Meads Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

St John Meads Primary School is a school/college/university located at St Johns Meads C Of E Primary School 26 Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XS, in the Eastbourne local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 October 2024, 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 5 — 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. Eastbourne oversees 1,054 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Eastbourne 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
St Johns Meads C Of E Primary School 26 Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Postcode
BN20 7XS
Local Authority
Eastbourne
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1770610

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of St John Meads Primary School?

St John Meads Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Eastbourne.

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 St John Meads Primary School last inspected?

St John Meads Primary School was last inspected on 2024-10-07. 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 St John Meads Primary School located?

St John Meads Primary School is located at St Johns Meads C Of E Primary School 26 Rowsley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex , BN20 7XS, in the Eastbourne local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN20 postcode area.