Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wokingham
Thomas Franks at Holme Grange 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 April 2026, 2 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: Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road, Wokingham, RG40 3AL
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School among the 849 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 849 | 80% | ← Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 69 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 Thomas Franks at Holme Grange 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 Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Broilers Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Dog Trouble Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School
What is Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Thomas Franks at Holme Grange 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 Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School last inspected?
Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School?
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 Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks at Holme Grange School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Thomas Franks at Holme Grange 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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