Pilsley Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derbyshire Dales
Pilsley Church Of England Primary School 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: The Green, Pilsley, Derbyshire, DE45 1UF
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
In Derbyshire Dales, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Pilsley Church Of England Primary School sits behind roughly 526 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ← Pilsley Church Of England Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pilsley Church Of England 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 Pilsley Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Farm Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Pilsley Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Edensor Tea Rooms Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Pilsley Church Of England Primary School
What is Pilsley Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pilsley Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Pilsley Church Of England Primary School 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 Pilsley Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Pilsley Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pilsley Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilsley Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Pilsley Church Of England Primary School holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Pilsley Church Of England 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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