Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Medway
Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams 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 12 December 2024, 18 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: The Will Adams Academy, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2BX
How it compares in Medway
That puts Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy among the 1,577 places in Medway 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams 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 Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Kebab \& Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Gillingham Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bithoms Support Services Ltd (Success Home) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Britannia Fsh Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Bon Bon (Medway) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy
What is Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy's food hygiene rating?
Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams 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 Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy last inspected?
Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams 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 Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Alternative Learning Trust T/a Will Adams 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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