Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Kirklees
Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre 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 6 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: 21 Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BQ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 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 Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre 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 Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Brgr Bro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2022 |
| Berries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Big Jack Potatoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Big Joe's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre
What is Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre's food hygiene rating?
Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre 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 Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre last inspected?
Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Reach Academy, Field Hill Centre 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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