Watercliffe Meadow Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Watercliffe Meadow Primary 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 10 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: Watercliffe Meadow Primary School, Boynton Road, Sheffield, S5 7HL
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Watercliffe Meadow Primary sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Watercliffe Meadow Primary | |
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Watercliffe Meadow Primary 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 Watercliffe Meadow Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Food Co-op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Abbey Vending Services Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Grange Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Watercliffe Meadow Primary
What is Watercliffe Meadow Primary's food hygiene rating?
Watercliffe Meadow Primary has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Watercliffe Meadow Primary 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 Watercliffe Meadow Primary last inspected?
Watercliffe Meadow Primary was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Watercliffe Meadow Primary?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watercliffe Meadow Primary compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Watercliffe Meadow Primary holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Watercliffe Meadow Primary 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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