Poolsbrook Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chesterfield
Poolsbrook Primary Academy 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Cottage Close, S43 3LF
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Poolsbrook Primary Academy among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Poolsbrook Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy 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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Duckmanton Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Duckmanton Miners' Welfare Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Holistic Health Hub Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Coffee Stop Cafe (Healthy Living Centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Heron Foods Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Greggs (Markham Vale Services) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Poolsbrook Primary Academy
What is Poolsbrook Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Poolsbrook Primary Academy 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 Poolsbrook Primary Academy last inspected?
Poolsbrook Primary Academy was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poolsbrook Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poolsbrook Primary Academy compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Poolsbrook Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Poolsbrook Primary Academy 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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