Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) 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 27 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: Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2DT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) 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 Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aldi (Meanwood) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
| 79281 Childcare School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary)
What is Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) 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 Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) last inspected?
Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary)?
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 Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) 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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Catering Leeds (Shire Oak C Of E (VC) Primary) is one of 174 rated food businesses in Headingley. See every hygiene rating in Headingley →
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