Thornwell Junior & Infants food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Monmouthshire
Thornwell Junior & Infants holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Thornwell Road, Bulwark, NP16 5NT
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Thornwell Junior & Infants sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← Thornwell Junior & Infants | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thornwell Junior & Infants 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 Thornwell Junior & Infants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Two Brewers Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Pembroke Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Little Acorns Playgroup @ Burnt Barn Social Club Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Burnt Barn Community - Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Golden Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Thornwell Junior & Infants
What is Thornwell Junior & Infants's food hygiene rating?
Thornwell Junior & Infants has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Thornwell Junior & Infants safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornwell Junior & Infants last inspected?
Thornwell Junior & Infants was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thornwell Junior & Infants?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Thornwell Junior & Infants compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Thornwell Junior & Infants holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Thornwell Junior & Infants 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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