Thorpe Hall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Thorpe Hall 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Wakering Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 3RD
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Thorpe Hall School among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Thorpe Hall School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 Thorpe Hall 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 Hall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Alleyn Court School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Broadway Fruits Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Thorpe Hall School
What is Thorpe Hall School's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Hall School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Thorpe Hall 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 Hall School last inspected?
Thorpe Hall School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorpe Hall 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 Thorpe Hall School compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Thorpe Hall School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Thorpe Hall 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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