The Priory Ruskin Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
The Priory Ruskin 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Central School, Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Priory Ruskin Academy among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← The Priory Ruskin Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 The Priory Ruskin 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 The Priory Ruskin Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffedale Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Gregory House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Grantham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Grantham Masonic Club Committee Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Grantham Passage Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Albion House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about The Priory Ruskin Academy
What is The Priory Ruskin Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Priory Ruskin Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 October 2025.
Is The Priory Ruskin 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 The Priory Ruskin Academy last inspected?
The Priory Ruskin Academy was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Priory Ruskin Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Priory Ruskin Academy compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Priory Ruskin Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Priory Ruskin 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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