Penny Acres Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Penny Acres 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: The Common, Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WP
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Penny Acres 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% | ← Penny Acres 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Penny Acres 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 Penny Acres Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Just William Levick Kids Club Ltd School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Levick Locker Food Bank Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| All Things Nice Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Long Barn T/A Barlow Woodseats Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Heatherfield (Totley) Conservative Club Ltd Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2019 |
Questions about Penny Acres Primary School
What is Penny Acres Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Penny Acres Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Penny Acres 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 Penny Acres Primary School last inspected?
Penny Acres Primary School was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Penny Acres Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penny Acres 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 Penny Acres Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Penny Acres 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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