Thomas Franks at Glenesk School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Guildford
Thomas Franks at Glenesk 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 16 June 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Guildford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Guildford ratings →
Address: Glenesk Ockham Road North, West Horsley, KT24 6NS
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Thomas Franks at Glenesk School among the 812 places in Guildford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 812 | 81% | ← Thomas Franks at Glenesk School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Franks at Glenesk 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 Franks at Glenesk School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolo & Brew Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Orindis Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| F Conisbee & Son Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Horsley Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| East Horsley News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Meadows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Earlybirds & Shipmates Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at Glenesk School
What is Thomas Franks at Glenesk School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at Glenesk School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Thomas Franks at Glenesk 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 Franks at Glenesk School last inspected?
Thomas Franks at Glenesk School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks at Glenesk 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 Franks at Glenesk School compare to other places in Guildford?
81% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks at Glenesk School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Thomas Franks at Glenesk 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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Thomas Franks at Glenesk School is one of 16 rated food businesses in West Horsley. See every hygiene rating in West Horsley →
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