Bowland Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
Bowland 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
This is a fresh result: Bowland Academy was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: Bowland County High School, Sawley Road, Grindleton, BB7 4QS
How this rating has changed
Bowland Academy was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Bowland Academy among the 506 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 506 | 88% | ← Bowland Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 78 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bowland 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 Bowland Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindleton C of E School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Grindleton Pavilion [Luncheon Club] Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Rum Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Spread Eagle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Abbey Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Bowland Academy
What is Bowland Academy's food hygiene rating?
Bowland Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Bowland 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 Bowland Academy last inspected?
Bowland Academy was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowland Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowland Academy compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 572 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Bowland Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Bowland 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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