Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: Hermitage Primary School Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9SA
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School among the 932 places in West Berkshire 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage 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.
Questions about Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School
What is Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage 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 Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School last inspected?
Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Next Thing Education Camps at Hermitage 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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