Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Solihull
Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd 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: Knowle Church Of England Primary School, Kixley Lane, Knowle, B93 0JE
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd 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.
Questions about Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd
What is Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd 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 Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd last inspected?
Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Knowle C Of E Primary Academy - Aspens Service Ltd 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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