Vale Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Vale 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
This is a fresh result: Vale Academy was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Vale Academy, Atherton Way, Ancholme Business Park, DN20 8AR
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Vale Academy among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Vale Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Vale 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 Vale Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 August 2023 |
| Brigg Primary School School/college/university | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Rainbow Kindergarten Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 March 2023 |
| Funforest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Splash With Tash Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Glanford Boat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Vale Academy
What is Vale Academy's food hygiene rating?
Vale Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Vale 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 Vale Academy last inspected?
Vale Academy was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vale 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 Vale Academy compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Vale Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Vale 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Vale Academy is one of 115 rated food businesses in Brigg. See every hygiene rating in Brigg →
North Lincolnshire inspects and rates 1,464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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