Liden Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Liden 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: Liden Junior School, Liden Primary School, Liden Drive, SN3 6EX
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Liden Academy among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Liden Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Liden 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 Liden Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coate Water Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| BP Coate Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Aramark UK Ltd (c/o Swindon GWH) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Badbury Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partner (c/o Victoria Centre) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bembridge House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ashbury Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Liden Academy
What is Liden Academy's food hygiene rating?
Liden Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Liden 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 Liden Academy last inspected?
Liden Academy was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Liden 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Liden Academy compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Liden Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Liden 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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