Thornton Community Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Thornton Community Primary School is a school/college/university located at Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH, in the Hinckley and Bosworth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hinckley and Bosworth oversees 937 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hinckley and Bosworth is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire
Postcode
LE67 1AH
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1671861

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Thornton Community Primary School?

Thornton Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hinckley and Bosworth.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Thornton Community Primary School last inspected?

Thornton Community Primary School was last inspected on 2025-11-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Thornton Community Primary School located?

Thornton Community Primary School is located at Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire , LE67 1AH, in the Hinckley and Bosworth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LE67 postcode area.