Shaw Wood Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Doncaster
Shaw Wood Primary 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 17 September 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: Shaw Wood Primary School Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Shaw Wood Primary Academy among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← Shaw Wood Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 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 Shaw Wood Primary 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 Shaw Wood Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| H&P Traders Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Armthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Armthorpe Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Indinaan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Shaw Wood Primary Academy
What is Shaw Wood Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Shaw Wood Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Shaw Wood Primary 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 Shaw Wood Primary Academy last inspected?
Shaw Wood Primary Academy was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shaw Wood Primary Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shaw Wood Primary Academy compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Shaw Wood Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Shaw Wood Primary 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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