Wardle Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
Wardle 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: Wardle High School, Birch Road, Wardle, OL12 9RD
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Wardle Academy 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% | ← Wardle Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Wardle 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 Wardle Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Hill Hospital Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Belvoir Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bake n Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Charlies Coffee and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Alice Ingham R.C. Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Wardle Academy
What is Wardle Academy's food hygiene rating?
Wardle Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Wardle 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 Wardle Academy last inspected?
Wardle Academy was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Wardle 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wardle Academy compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Wardle Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Wardle 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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