Dovecotes Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wolverhampton
Dovecotes 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: Ryefield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1TX
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Dovecotes Primary School among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Dovecotes Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Dovecotes 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 Dovecotes Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley Church Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Abm Catering @ Claregate Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Cafe Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Birches First School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Aldersley Leisure Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
Questions about Dovecotes Primary School
What is Dovecotes Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dovecotes Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Dovecotes 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 Dovecotes Primary School last inspected?
Dovecotes Primary School was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dovecotes Primary School?
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 Dovecotes Primary School compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Dovecotes Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Dovecotes 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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