Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redditch
Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery 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 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery among the 279 places in Redditch 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 | 279 | 76% | ← Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery 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 Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Mind Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| FAD Fitness Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Birchensale Middle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Bowood Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| B \& M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery
What is Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery 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 Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery last inspected?
Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery?
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 Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 368 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery 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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