Aurora Hanley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Aurora Hanley School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cambrian Way, Bucknall, ST2 8PQ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Aurora Hanley School among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Aurora Hanley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Aurora Hanley School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aurora Hanley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknall Store Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bucknall Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Beck's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucknall Oatcakes Manufacturers/packers | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Abbey Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Betty Rushton Community Garden Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
Questions about Aurora Hanley School
What is Aurora Hanley School's food hygiene rating?
Aurora Hanley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Aurora Hanley School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aurora Hanley School last inspected?
Aurora Hanley School was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aurora Hanley School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aurora Hanley School compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Aurora Hanley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Aurora Hanley School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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