Thornhill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southampton
Thornhill 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
This is a fresh result: Thornhill Primary School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Byron Road, Southampton, SO19 6FH
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Thornhill Primary School among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Thornhill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| BP Sholing Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bitterne United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bitterne C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Busikids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Atlantikos Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Bob & Paula's Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
Questions about Thornhill Primary School
What is Thornhill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Thornhill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School last inspected?
Thornhill Primary School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thornhill Primary 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 Thornhill Primary School compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Thornhill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Thornhill 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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