Cathedral Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
Cathedral 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cathedral Academy among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Cathedral Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Cathedral 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 Cathedral Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Campanile Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Lupset Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Cathedral Academy
What is Cathedral Academy's food hygiene rating?
Cathedral Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Cathedral 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 Cathedral Academy last inspected?
Cathedral Academy was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cathedral Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cathedral Academy compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cathedral Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cathedral 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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