Grovelands CP School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Grovelands CP School is a school/college/university located at Grovelands Cp School Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3UW, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 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. Wealden oversees 1,337 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wealden 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
Grovelands Cp School Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex
Postcode
BN27 3UW
Local Authority
Wealden
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
178445

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Grovelands CP School?

Grovelands CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.

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 Grovelands CP School last inspected?

Grovelands CP School was last inspected on 2025-11-13. 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 Grovelands CP School located?

Grovelands CP School is located at Grovelands Cp School Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex , BN27 3UW, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN27 postcode area.