St Mary's Forest School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

St Mary's Forest School is a other catering premises located at 19 Townshott, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BN, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 July 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 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. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. 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
Other catering premises
Address
19 Townshott, Clophill, Bedford
Postcode
MK45 4BN
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1811457

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of St Mary's Forest School?

St Mary's Forest School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?

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 Mary's Forest School last inspected?

St Mary's Forest School was last inspected on 2025-07-01. 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 Mary's Forest School located?

St Mary's Forest School is located at 19 Townshott, Clophill, Bedford , MK45 4BN, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK45 postcode area.