High Close School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wokingham
High Close 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 14 November 2025, 7 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: High Close School, Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, RG40 1TT
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts High Close School among the 848 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 848 | 80% | ← High Close School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 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 High Close 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 High Close School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mosaic at Wokingham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Angelo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Core Kids Club Ltd @ All Saints CE Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Dingles Promise Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dessert Maid Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2024 |
| Gail's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about High Close School
What is High Close School's food hygiene rating?
High Close School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 14 November 2025.
Is High Close 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 High Close School last inspected?
High Close School was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Close School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 High Close School compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and High Close School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects High Close 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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