Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Diverse Academies Trust - Walton 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 14 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: Walton Girls High School, Kitty Briggs Lane, Grantham, NG31 7JR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Diverse Academies Trust - Walton 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 Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Hope Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Brewster's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Handlebar & Grill Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Goodliffe Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy
What is Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy's food hygiene rating?
Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Diverse Academies Trust - Walton 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 Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy last inspected?
Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Diverse Academies Trust - Walton 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 Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Diverse Academies Trust - Walton 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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