Athersley South Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Athersley South 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: Athersley South Primary School was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Catering Services Athersley South Primary School, Wakefield Road, S71 3TP
How this rating has changed
Athersley South Primary School was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Athersley South Primary School among the 1,353 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Athersley South Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 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 Athersley South 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 Athersley South Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Brother's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Athersley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ad Astra Barnsley CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Carlton & Smithies Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Barnsley Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Athersley North Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Athersley Community Association and Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Newstead Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Athersley South Primary School
What is Athersley South Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Athersley South Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Athersley South 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 Athersley South Primary School last inspected?
Athersley South Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Athersley South 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 Athersley South Primary School compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Athersley South Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Athersley South 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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