The Willows Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
The Willows 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Greatbatch Avenue, Penkhull, ST4 7JU
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Willows Primary School among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← The Willows Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 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 The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
Questions about The Willows Primary School
What is The Willows Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 7 November 2025.
Is The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School last inspected?
The Willows Primary School was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Willows 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Willows Primary School compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Willows 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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