St Annes Voluntary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · High Peak
St Annes Voluntary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: Lightwood Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7AN
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so St Annes Voluntary Academy sits behind roughly 736 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← St Annes Voluntary Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Annes Voluntary 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 St Annes Voluntary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Devonshire Place Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Buxton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Buxton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Lomas Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| La Gaby Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about St Annes Voluntary Academy
What is St Annes Voluntary Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Annes Voluntary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 15 January 2025.
Is St Annes Voluntary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Annes Voluntary Academy last inspected?
St Annes Voluntary Academy was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Annes Voluntary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Annes Voluntary Academy compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while St Annes Voluntary Academy holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects St Annes Voluntary 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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