Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redditch
Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6EH
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School among the 280 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 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 Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary 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 Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Hangry Moose At Bank Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| AIP At St Augustines Catholic High School & Sixth Form School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Astwood Bank Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School
What is Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary 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 Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School last inspected?
Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary 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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