The Ellis C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
The Ellis C of E 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 9 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: Catering Services The Ellis Church Of England Primary School, School Street, S73 0PS
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Ellis C of E Primary School among the 1,344 places in Barnsley 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← The Ellis C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 The Ellis C of E 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 The Ellis C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Elephant And Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Cafe Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cobcar Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Elsecar Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Elsecar Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Ellis C of E Primary School
What is The Ellis C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Ellis C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Ellis C of E 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 The Ellis C of E Primary School last inspected?
The Ellis C of E Primary School was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ellis C of E Primary 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 The Ellis C of E Primary School compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Ellis C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Ellis C of E 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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