Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: Blackthorns County Primary School, 3 Blackthorns Close, Lindfield, RH16 2UA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary 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 Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Blackthorns Community Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Lindfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2021 |
| Lindfield Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Norto5 Kidz Academy Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Oathall Community College - Farm Shop Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cottenham's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Messy Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School
What is Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School last inspected?
Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School?
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 Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Pioneer Childcare @ Blackthorns County Primary 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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