Thorns Collegiate Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Thorns Collegiate Academy 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: Stockwell Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Thorns Collegiate Academy among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Thorns Collegiate Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 Thorns Collegiate Academy 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 Thorns Collegiate Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Coppice Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2016 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Thorns Collegiate Academy
What is Thorns Collegiate Academy's food hygiene rating?
Thorns Collegiate Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Thorns Collegiate Academy 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 Thorns Collegiate Academy last inspected?
Thorns Collegiate Academy was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorns Collegiate Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorns Collegiate Academy compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Thorns Collegiate Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Thorns Collegiate Academy 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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Understanding this rating
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