Barlborough Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolsover
Barlborough 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
This is a fresh result: Barlborough Primary School was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4ET
How this rating has changed
Barlborough Primary School was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Barlborough Primary School among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Barlborough Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Barlborough 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 Barlborough Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover District Council FSM Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Barlborough B.O.O.T.S Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Barlborough Post Office Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Barlborough Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Food For Thought Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| De Rodes Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Barlborough Primary School
What is Barlborough Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Barlborough Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Barlborough 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 Barlborough Primary School last inspected?
Barlborough Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barlborough 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 Barlborough Primary School compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Barlborough Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Barlborough 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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