Sandford Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Sandford Hill Primary 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
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Clayfield Grove, Longton, ST3 5AQ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Sandford Hill Primary School among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Sandford Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 Sandford Hill 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 Sandford Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkhall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Army Reserve Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Adderley Green Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Berryhill W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Sandford Hill Primary School
What is Sandford Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sandford Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Sandford Hill 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandford Hill Primary School last inspected?
Sandford Hill Primary School was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandford Hill Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandford Hill Primary School compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Sandford Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Sandford Hill 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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