Birley Community Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Birley Community Primary 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 27 June 2025, 12 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: Birley Primary Academy, Thornbridge Avenue, Sheffield, S12 3AB
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Birley Community Primary Academy among the 3,298 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Birley Community Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 Birley Community Primary 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 Birley Community Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Moor News Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2019 |
| Birley Wood Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Birley Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Birley Moor Road's Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Brackenfield Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Cygnet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Benitos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Basegreen News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2019 |
Questions about Birley Community Primary Academy
What is Birley Community Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Birley Community Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Birley Community Primary 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 Birley Community Primary Academy last inspected?
Birley Community Primary Academy was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birley Community Primary 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 Birley Community Primary Academy compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Birley Community Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Birley Community Primary 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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