St Mary & St Chad CE First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Staffordshire
St Mary & St Chad CE First 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: Church Road, Brewood, South Staffordshire, ST19 9BT
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts St Mary & St Chad CE First School among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 600 | 86% | ← St Mary & St Chad CE First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 St Mary & St Chad CE First 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 St Mary & St Chad CE First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Exempt | |
| Swan Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Aperitif Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Staffordshire Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Brewood CE Middle Academy School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about St Mary & St Chad CE First School
What is St Mary & St Chad CE First School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary & St Chad CE First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 13 January 2025.
Is St Mary & St Chad CE First 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 St Mary & St Chad CE First School last inspected?
St Mary & St Chad CE First School was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary & St Chad CE First School?
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 St Mary & St Chad CE First School compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary & St Chad CE First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects St Mary & St Chad CE First 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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