Walkwood C Of E Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redditch
Walkwood C Of E Middle School 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, B97 5AQ
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Walkwood C Of E Middle School among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Walkwood C Of E Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 Walkwood C Of E Middle School 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 Walkwood C Of E Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Good Filling Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Essence Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Gate Hangs Well Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Frankie And Friends Early Years Catering At Ragamuffins Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bramley Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Brambles Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bright Kids Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Crabbs Cross Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Walkwood C Of E Middle School
What is Walkwood C Of E Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Walkwood C Of E Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Walkwood C Of E Middle School 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 Walkwood C Of E Middle School last inspected?
Walkwood C Of E Middle School was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Walkwood C Of E Middle School?
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 Walkwood C Of E Middle School compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Walkwood C Of E Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Walkwood C Of E Middle School 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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