St Marys C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
St Marys 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
This is a fresh result: St Marys C of E Primary School was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Catering Services St Marys Church Of England Primary School, Stocks Lane, S75 2DF
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts St Marys 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% | ← St Marys 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 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 St Marys 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 St Marys C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Hospital (Ward Kitchens) Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Barnsley Recovery Connections Good Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Barnsley & District Trades Council Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2015 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackburn's Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Bistro Romanos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Ceylon Boyz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about St Marys C of E Primary School
What is St Marys C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 2 July 2026.
Is St Marys 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 St Marys C of E Primary School last inspected?
St Marys C of E Primary School was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys C of E 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys 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 St Marys C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects St Marys 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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