Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge 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
This is a fresh result: Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stephenson Academy, Crosslands, Stantonbury, MK14 6AX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Very 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 Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge 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 Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fridge, The Little Bookshop Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Aristo-Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy
What is Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy's food hygiene rating?
Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge 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 Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy last inspected?
Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Stephenson (MK) Trust - Bridge 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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