Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL 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
This is a fresh result: Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4NB
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL 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% | ← Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL 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 Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery @ Checkley Community Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| The New Broom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Panacea Indian Dining @ Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 October 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Dog and Partridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL
What is Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL's food hygiene rating?
Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL 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 Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL last inspected?
Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL 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 Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL FIRST SCHOOL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Edwards and Ward @ HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL 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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