The Castle Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
The Castle Nursery School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 5 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Castle Childrens Centre, 255 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castle Nursery School sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← The Castle Nursery School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Good
- 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 The Castle Nursery 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 The Castle Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare @ Sandal Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Brocs Voyage Care Caring Premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Casa Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| BP Wakefield - Spar/Tango Ice Blast Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
Questions about The Castle Nursery School
What is The Castle Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 June 2014.
Is The Castle Nursery School 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Nursery School last inspected?
The Castle Nursery School was last inspected on 5 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Castle Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Nursery School compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Castle Nursery School holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Castle Nursery 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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