St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Little Chell Lane, Little Chell, ST6 6LZ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleggers Off Licence Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| 4 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 6 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 8 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 2 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Burnwood Academy Infants School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Brickhouse Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
What is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 6 October 2025.
Is St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy last inspected?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects St Margaret Ward Catholic 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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