Barlow Church Of England School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Barlow Church Of England 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: Barlow Church Of England School was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TA
How this rating has changed
Barlow Church Of England School was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Barlow Church Of England School among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Barlow Church Of England School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Barlow Church Of England 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 Barlow Church Of England School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Company Club And Fisheries Lakeside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| CuckooStone LTD Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Dunston Park Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Cutthorpe Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Cutthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cutthorpe Creamery Farm Shop Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Dunston Hall Estate (Dunston Hall Bistro, Dunston Hall Event Catering, Deli and Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Dunston Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Barlow Church Of England School
What is Barlow Church Of England School's food hygiene rating?
Barlow Church Of England School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Barlow Church Of England 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 Barlow Church Of England School last inspected?
Barlow Church Of England School was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barlow Church Of England 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 Barlow Church Of England School compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Barlow Church Of England School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Barlow Church Of England 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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