Parkside Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Parkside Primary Academy 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 20 April 2026, 2 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 Parkside Primary Academy, Midland Road, S71 4QP
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Parkside Primary Academy 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% | ← Parkside Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Parkside Primary Academy 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 Parkside Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boxxed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Homefarm Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Brobot Petroleum Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cool Kidz R Us Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Parkside Primary Academy
What is Parkside Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Parkside Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Parkside Primary Academy 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 Parkside Primary Academy last inspected?
Parkside Primary Academy was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Parkside Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Parkside Primary Academy compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Parkside Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Parkside Primary Academy 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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