Priors Court School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Priors Court 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 8 April 2025, 15 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: Priors Court School Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9NU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Priors Court 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% | ← Priors Court 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 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 Priors Court 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 Priors Court School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Bradbury House School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Robin Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2016 |
| Ye Olde Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Priors Court School
What is Priors Court School's food hygiene rating?
Priors Court School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Priors Court 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 Priors Court School last inspected?
Priors Court School was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 Priors Court 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 Priors Court 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 Priors Court School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Priors Court 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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