Rugby High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rugby
Rugby High 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 21 October 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: Rugby High School Longrood Road, Bilton, CV22 7RE
How it compares in Rugby
That puts Rugby High School among the 596 places in Rugby 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 | 596 | 73% | ← Rugby High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Rugby High 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 Rugby High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton C of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chimney Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Granny's Pies Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Heart of England Co-Operative Society Limited, Old Bilton Foodcentre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Earle House School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Anya Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bizzy Tots Nursery (2) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Express Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Rugby High School
What is Rugby High School's food hygiene rating?
Rugby High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Rugby High 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 Rugby High School last inspected?
Rugby High School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rugby High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rugby High School compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Rugby High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Rugby High 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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