Saxon Hill Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lichfield
Saxon Hill Academy 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 5 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: Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9DE
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Saxon Hill Academy among the 591 places in Lichfield 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 | 591 | 75% | ← Saxon Hill Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Saxon Hill Academy 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 Saxon Hill Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Five Spires Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Booze King Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Access Bookings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Lichfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Saxon Hill Academy
What is Saxon Hill Academy's food hygiene rating?
Saxon Hill Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Saxon Hill Academy 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 Saxon Hill Academy last inspected?
Saxon Hill Academy was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saxon Hill Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saxon Hill Academy compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 787 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Saxon Hill Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Saxon Hill Academy 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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