Sacred Heart Catholic Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 10 March 2026, 4 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Lockwood Road, S63 9JY
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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% | ← Sacred Heart Catholic Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Oven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Goldthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Golden Nugget Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Chicktopia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Goldthorpe Reform W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Dearneside Motor Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary's food hygiene rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary last inspected?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary?
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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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