Merridale Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wolverhampton
Merridale 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 30 September 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: Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0UP
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Merridale 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% | ← Merridale 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 Merridale 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 Merridale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bantock Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bantock House & Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Ash Spice Sizzlers Kebab And Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Banks's Brewery Shop And Visitor Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Bakersbrew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Atholl House Medical Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Arbour Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Merridale Primary School
What is Merridale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Merridale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Merridale 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 Merridale Primary School last inspected?
Merridale Primary School was last inspected on 30 September 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 Merridale 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 Merridale 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 Merridale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Merridale 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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