Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Annes Vale, Brown Edge, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST6 8TA
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Catering @ St Lukes Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Ball Green W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Endon Methodist Church (Lunchclub) Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Hillswood Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Edwards and Ward @ Endon Hall Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cornhill Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Greenway Hall Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Get Bund Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School
What is Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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 & Ward @ St Annes Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary 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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Edwards & Ward @ St Annes Primary School is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
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