John Wheeldon Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stafford
John Wheeldon Primary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LX
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so John Wheeldon Primary Academy sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← John Wheeldon Primary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John Wheeldon 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Mixtures Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Chef Babak Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Foregate Street Vintage Emporium Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cup a Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about John Wheeldon Primary Academy
What is John Wheeldon Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 10 December 2024.
Is John Wheeldon Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was John Wheeldon Primary Academy last inspected?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Wheeldon Primary Academy compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while John Wheeldon Primary Academy holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects John Wheeldon 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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