Leighswood Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Leighswood Infant 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 23 March 2026, 3 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: Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HZ
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Leighswood Infant School among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Leighswood Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Leighswood Infant 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 Leighswood Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gems Bake Shed Other catering premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Afrikana Mobile caterer | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| City Restaurant Operations Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Aldridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Alan Foster Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Walsall Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Leighswood Infant School
What is Leighswood Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Leighswood Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Leighswood Infant 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 Leighswood Infant School last inspected?
Leighswood Infant School was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Leighswood Infant 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 Leighswood Infant School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Leighswood Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Leighswood Infant 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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