Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Sir John Offley Church Of England Primary School, Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, CW3 9PJ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward 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 Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward
What is Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward's food hygiene rating?
Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward 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 Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward last inspected?
Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward?
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 Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Sir John Offley CE Primary - Edwards & Ward 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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