Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa 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 February 2026, 5 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: Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa 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 Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (NESILC West Oaks) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (Primrose Lane Junior And Infants School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (St Edwards Catholic Primary) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Michaelas Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| St John's Catholic Specialist School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Fawns Coffee House Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Brook Babes Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Da Carlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy
What is Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa 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 Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy last inspected?
Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Taylorshaw @Gorse Academy Trust - Boston Spa 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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