Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wokingham
Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior 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
This is a fresh result: Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wokingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wokingham ratings →
Address: Gorse Ride South, Finchampstead, RG40 4JJ
How this rating has changed
Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School among the 850 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 850 | 80% | ← Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 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 Very 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 Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior 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 Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBC Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Chef Peking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Finchampstead Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Jacksons at California Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Connect Catering at Waverley School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School
What is Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior 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 Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School last inspected?
Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Harrison at Gorse Ride Junior 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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