Thorpe Hesley Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rotherham
Thorpe Hesley Infant 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
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Upper Wortley Road, Kimberworth, S61 2PL
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Thorpe Hesley Infant School among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Thorpe Hesley Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 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 Thorpe Hesley Infant 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 Thorpe Hesley Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Intelligent Supply Chain - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chapeltown Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Compass at Ecclesfield School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cue Ball Snooker Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cardamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Chappuccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Thorpe Hesley Infant School
What is Thorpe Hesley Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Hesley Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Thorpe Hesley Infant 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 Thorpe Hesley Infant School last inspected?
Thorpe Hesley Infant School was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorpe Hesley Infant School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorpe Hesley Infant School compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Thorpe Hesley Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Thorpe Hesley Infant 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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