Beacon Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
Beacon 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 13 February 2026, 5 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: Beacon Academy, Woodthorpe Road, LE11 2NF
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Beacon Primary Academy among the 1,049 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,049 | 80% | ← Beacon Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 166 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Beacon 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 Beacon Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFW Service Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Dawn's Delights Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Army Reserves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Curry Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| E Oakland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about Beacon Primary Academy
What is Beacon Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Beacon 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 Beacon Primary Academy last inspected?
Beacon Primary Academy was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beacon Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Beacon Primary Academy compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,318 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Beacon Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Beacon 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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