Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Staffordshire
Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC 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 26 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: Ryecroft CE Middle School, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, ST14 5NW
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC 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 Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Premier Grocery Store Retailers - other | 240 yards away | Exempt | |
| St Michaels Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Rocester Spar Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Buttercross Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Rocester Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Sweet Retreat Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Panacea Premier Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC
What is Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC's food hygiene rating?
Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC 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 Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC last inspected?
Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Ryecroft C.E Middle School, SCC 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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