AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redditch
AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Woodrow Centre, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY
How it compares in Redditch
That puts AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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% | ← AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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 Very 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 AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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 AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espadana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Woodrow First School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caterlink At Tudor Grange Academy Redditch School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Greenlands Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Greenlands Post Office Premier Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Gourmet Gorillas Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Alison McGorman At Lodge Park Residents Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School
What is AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School's food hygiene rating?
AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 30 September 2025.
Is AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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 AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School last inspected?
AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First 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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