West Leigh Schools food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
West Leigh Schools 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
This is a fresh result: West Leigh Schools was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: West Leigh Infants School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2JB
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts West Leigh Schools among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← West Leigh Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 West Leigh Schools 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 West Leigh Schools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Beauleigh Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about West Leigh Schools
What is West Leigh Schools's food hygiene rating?
West Leigh Schools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 8 June 2026.
Is West Leigh Schools 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 West Leigh Schools last inspected?
West Leigh Schools was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Leigh Schools?
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 West Leigh Schools compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and West Leigh Schools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects West Leigh Schools 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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