Highfields Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
Highfields Primary 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Elder Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BT
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Highfields Primary Academy 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% | ← Highfields Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highfields 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 Highfields Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHA Communities South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bar @ Burntwood Memorial Insititute Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Burntwood Post Office Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Fulfen Primary School School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Grangemoor House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Humbuckers @ Neon Sound Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Grangemoor Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Highfields Primary Academy
What is Highfields Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Highfields Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Highfields Primary 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 Highfields Primary Academy last inspected?
Highfields Primary Academy was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Highfields Primary Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfields Primary Academy compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Highfields Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Highfields 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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