Pilsley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Pilsley 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
The rating dates from 3 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: Station Road, Pilsley, Chesterfield, S45 8EU
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Pilsley Primary 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% | ← Pilsley Primary 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 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 Pilsley 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 Pilsley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cuts Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Pilsley Food And Wine Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Nibbles, Needles And Hooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Park House Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Park House Primary School Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about Pilsley Primary School
What is Pilsley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pilsley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Pilsley 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 Pilsley Primary School last inspected?
Pilsley Primary School was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. 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 Pilsley Primary 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 Pilsley Primary 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 Pilsley Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Pilsley 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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