Shirelands Collegiate Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
Shirelands Collegiate 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
This is a fresh result: Shirelands Collegiate Academy was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shireland Language College Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Shirelands Collegiate Academy among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Shirelands Collegiate Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 Shirelands Collegiate 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.
Questions about Shirelands Collegiate Academy
What is Shirelands Collegiate Academy's food hygiene rating?
Shirelands Collegiate Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Shirelands Collegiate 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 Shirelands Collegiate Academy last inspected?
Shirelands Collegiate Academy was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shirelands Collegiate 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shirelands Collegiate Academy compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Shirelands Collegiate Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Shirelands Collegiate 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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