Pocklington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Riding of Yorkshire
Pocklington 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 22 May 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: West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Pocklington School among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Pocklington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pocklington School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington School Nurseries Limited T/A Little Pips Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The William Wilberforce Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Boffy's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Jack's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Young People Count Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Railway Street Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Peppercorn Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Pocklington School
What is Pocklington School's food hygiene rating?
Pocklington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Pocklington 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 Pocklington School last inspected?
Pocklington School was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Pocklington School compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pocklington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Pocklington 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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Pocklington School is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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