Chadsmead Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
Chadsmead Primary 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
The rating dates from 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Friday Acre, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7HJ
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Chadsmead Primary Academy among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Chadsmead Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Chadsmead Primary 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 Chadsmead Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Dimbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery And Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Charnwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Lichfield Cathedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Lichfield Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Chadsmead Primary Academy
What is Chadsmead Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chadsmead Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 28 June 2024.
Is Chadsmead Primary 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 Chadsmead Primary Academy last inspected?
Chadsmead Primary Academy was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chadsmead Primary Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chadsmead Primary Academy compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Chadsmead Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Chadsmead Primary 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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