St John's CE Thornham Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
St John's CE Thornham Primary 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: St John C Of E Primary School, Thornham Lane, Middleton, M24 2SB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts St John's CE Thornham Primary School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← St John's CE Thornham Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 St John's CE Thornham Primary 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 St John's CE Thornham Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Middleton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boarshaw Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boarshaw County Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about St John's CE Thornham Primary School
What is St John's CE Thornham Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John's CE Thornham Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 27 March 2025.
Is St John's CE Thornham Primary 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 St John's CE Thornham Primary School last inspected?
St John's CE Thornham Primary School was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John's CE Thornham Primary 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 St John's CE Thornham Primary School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and St John's CE Thornham Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects St John's CE Thornham Primary 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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