Holywell C of E Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Holywell C of E Academy 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Holywell C of E Academy among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Holywell C of E Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Holywell C of E Academy 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 Holywell C of E Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Krafty Kuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| Mr Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Methi Cranfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 September 2025 |
| Addys Chopz Ltd Mobile caterer | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy - St Peter's School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cranfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 355 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Holywell C of E Academy
What is Holywell C of E Academy's food hygiene rating?
Holywell C of E Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Holywell C of E Academy 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 Holywell C of E Academy last inspected?
Holywell C of E Academy was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holywell C of E Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Holywell C of E Academy compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Holywell C of E Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Holywell C of E Academy 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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