Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Our Lady of Grace Catholic 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6LW
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Biddulph Youth and Community Centre Food Bank Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| James Bateman Middle School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Shepherd Street Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Biddulph High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Roaches Upper School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Happy Hours Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Knypersley Store and News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
What is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy's food hygiene rating?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Our Lady of Grace Catholic 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy last inspected?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Our Lady of Grace Catholic 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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