Gentleshaw Primary Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
Gentleshaw Primary Academy 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 18 November 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: Darlings Lane, Gentleshaw, Rugeley, WS15 4LY
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Gentleshaw Primary Academy School among the 589 places in Lichfield 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Gentleshaw Primary Academy School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Gentleshaw Primary Academy 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 Gentleshaw Primary Academy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert Toddle and Tumble Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Park Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Boney Hay Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boney Hay Primary Academy Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Gentleshaw Primary Academy School
What is Gentleshaw Primary Academy School's food hygiene rating?
Gentleshaw Primary Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Gentleshaw Primary Academy 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 Gentleshaw Primary Academy School last inspected?
Gentleshaw Primary Academy School was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gentleshaw Primary Academy School?
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 Gentleshaw Primary Academy School compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Gentleshaw Primary Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Gentleshaw Primary Academy 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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