Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School is a school/college/university located at Newington C Of E Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LB, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 December 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. Swale oversees 1,228 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale 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
Newington C Of E Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Kent
Postcode
ME9 7LB
Local Authority
Swale
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
714121

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School?

Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.

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 Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School last inspected?

Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 2025-12-08. 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 Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School located?

Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School is located at Newington C Of E Primary School, School Lane, Newington, Kent , ME9 7LB, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME9 postcode area.