Heckmondwike Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Kirklees
Heckmondwike Primary 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AN
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Heckmondwike Primary Academy 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% | ← Heckmondwike Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heckmondwike Primary 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Liversedge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aman's Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
Questions about Heckmondwike Primary Academy
What is Heckmondwike Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Heckmondwike Primary 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy last inspected?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy?
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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Heckmondwike Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Heckmondwike Primary 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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