Writhlington Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
Writhlington 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, BA3 3NQ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Writhlington Academy among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Writhlington Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 Writhlington 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 Writhlington Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Leisure - Writhlington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Somerset Studio School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Southside Family Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Of England School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Fillerup Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The Fromeway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| St Nicholas Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Writhlington Academy
What is Writhlington Academy's food hygiene rating?
Writhlington Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Writhlington 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 Writhlington Academy last inspected?
Writhlington Academy was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Writhlington 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 Writhlington Academy compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Writhlington Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Writhlington 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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