William Henry Smith School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Calderdale
William Henry Smith 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
The rating dates from 22 January 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: The William Henry Smith School, Boothroyd Lane, Brighouse, HD6 3JW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts William Henry Smith School among the 1,298 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,298 | 76% | ← William Henry Smith School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 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 William Henry Smith 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 William Henry Smith School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| B White Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Ashdene Naturist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bridge End House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about William Henry Smith School
What is William Henry Smith School's food hygiene rating?
William Henry Smith School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 22 January 2026.
Is William Henry Smith 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 William Henry Smith School last inspected?
William Henry Smith School was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Henry Smith School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 William Henry Smith School compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and William Henry Smith School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects William Henry Smith 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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