Etching Hill CE Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cannock Chase
Etching Hill CE 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 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Etching Hill Ce (Vc) Primary School, Penk Drive North, WS15 2XY
How it compares in Cannock Chase
That puts Etching Hill CE Primary Academy among the 615 places in Cannock Chase holding top marks, 86% 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 | 615 | 86% | ← Etching Hill CE Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 Etching Hill CE 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 Etching Hill CE Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bamford Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Etching Hill Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Fernwood Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Pam's News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Etching Hill CE Primary Academy
What is Etching Hill CE Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Etching Hill CE Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Etching Hill CE 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 Etching Hill CE Primary Academy last inspected?
Etching Hill CE Primary Academy was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Etching Hill CE Primary 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 Etching Hill CE Primary Academy compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, and Etching Hill CE Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Etching Hill CE 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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