Holden Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Holden Lane Primary School 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 May 2025, 14 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: Holden Lane County Primary Sch, Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, ST1 6JS
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Holden Lane Primary School 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% | ← Holden Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holden Lane Primary School 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 Holden Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Get Growing Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bilaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Abbey Hulton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Abbotts Drive Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Breathe New Life Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Birches Head Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Betty Rushton Community Garden Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
Questions about Holden Lane Primary School
What is Holden Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Holden Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Holden Lane Primary School 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 Holden Lane Primary School last inspected?
Holden Lane Primary School was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Holden Lane Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holden Lane Primary School 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 Holden Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Holden Lane Primary School 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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