Dixons Cottingley Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
Dixons Cottingley 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 October 2025, 9 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: Cottingley New Road, Cottingley, BD16 1TZ
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Dixons Cottingley Academy among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Dixons Cottingley Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 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 Dixons Cottingley 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckside Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Cottingley Village Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bradford And Bingley Rugby Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Bingley Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brookfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Belle Vue Girls Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Dixons Cottingley Academy
What is Dixons Cottingley Academy's food hygiene rating?
Dixons Cottingley Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Dixons Cottingley 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy last inspected?
Dixons Cottingley Academy was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dixons Cottingley Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dixons Cottingley Academy compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Dixons Cottingley Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Dixons Cottingley 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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