Birchfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Leeds
Birchfield Primary 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 21 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: Birchfield Avenue, Gildersome, Morley, LS27 7HU
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Birchfield Primary School among the 4,257 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Birchfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 Birchfield Primary 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 Birchfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sorella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| All Steamed Up Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Cafe 89 - The Range Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bruntcliffe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Birchfield Primary School
What is Birchfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Birchfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Birchfield Primary 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 Birchfield Primary School last inspected?
Birchfield Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Birchfield Primary School?
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 Birchfield Primary School compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Birchfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Birchfield Primary 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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