Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockport
Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: St. Thomas C Of E Primary School, Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 4QY
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) among the 1,727 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,727 | 82% | ← Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B'Spoke Coffee House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Backs Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 2 Kitchens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Anatolian Cuisine Handmade Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Baker Mark Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Acacias Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Angelica's Tea And Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site)
What is Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site)'s food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 25 July 2025.
Is Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) 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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Taylor Shaw @ St Thomas CE Primary (Junior Site) is one of 76 rated food businesses in Heaton Moor. See every hygiene rating in Heaton Moor →
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