Hadleigh High Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Hadleigh High 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 8 June 2026, 3 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: Hadleigh High School (to be demolished), Highlands Road, Hadleigh, IP7 5HU
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Hadleigh High Academy among the 689 places in Babergh holding top marks, 87% 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 | 689 | 87% | ← Hadleigh High Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Hadleigh High 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 Hadleigh High Academy
What is Hadleigh High Academy's food hygiene rating?
Hadleigh High Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Hadleigh High 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 Hadleigh High Academy last inspected?
Hadleigh High Academy was last inspected on 8 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hadleigh High 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hadleigh High Academy compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Hadleigh High Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Hadleigh High 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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Hadleigh High Academy is one of 58 rated food businesses in Hadleigh. See every hygiene rating in Hadleigh →
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