compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
compass @ Hoylandswaine 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: compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Catering Services Hoylandswaine Primary School, Haigh Lane, S36 7JJ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts compass @ Hoylandswaine 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% | ← compass @ Hoylandswaine 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 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 compass @ Hoylandswaine 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 compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylandswaine Sports & A Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2013 |
| Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School
What is compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School's food hygiene rating?
compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 16 June 2026.
Is compass @ Hoylandswaine 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 compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School last inspected?
compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School was last inspected on 16 June 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 compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compass @ Hoylandswaine 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 compass @ Hoylandswaine Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects compass @ Hoylandswaine 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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