Highgate Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Barnsley
Highgate 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: Catering Services Highgate Primary Academy, Nicholas Lane, S63 9AS
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Highgate Primary Academy among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Highgate Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Highgate 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 Highgate Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Dearneside Motor Company Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Dearne Playhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Dearne Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Fish Fella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Highgate Primary Academy
What is Highgate Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Highgate Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Highgate 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 Highgate Primary Academy last inspected?
Highgate Primary Academy was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highgate 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highgate Primary Academy compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Highgate Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Highgate 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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