Thomas More School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Thomas More 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Thomas More School among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Thomas More School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 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 Thomas More 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 Thomas More School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Thomas More School
What is Thomas More School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas More School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Thomas More 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 Thomas More School last inspected?
Thomas More School was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas More 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas More School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas More School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Thomas More 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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