Thornford CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Thornford CofE 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 15 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thornford Church Of England Va Primary School Boot Lane, Thornford, DT9 6QY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Thornford CofE Primary School among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Thornford CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thornford CofE 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 Thornford CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bradford Abbas Village Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| The Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| St Mary's Primary School Pta School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Becci's Bakes Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Bradford Abbas Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Yetminster Community Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Lower Covey Nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Thornford CofE Primary School
What is Thornford CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Thornford CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Thornford CofE 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 Thornford CofE Primary School last inspected?
Thornford CofE Primary School was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thornford CofE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thornford CofE Primary School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Thornford CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Thornford CofE 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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