Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire 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 21 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: Friarswood Primary School, Abbots Way, Westlands, ST5 2ES
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire 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 Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Academy - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bilash Restaurant/Asha Authentic Takeaway Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire
What is Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire's food hygiene rating?
Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire 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 Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire last inspected?
Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Co-OP Academy Friarswood - Midshire 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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