St John's C Of E Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Forest of Dean
St John's C Of E Academy 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts St John's C Of E Academy among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← St John's C Of E Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Very 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 St John's C Of E Academy 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 St John's C Of E Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns C Of E Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Little Stars Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| China 21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2022 |
| Forest Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| David Sheppard's Family Business Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Scoff's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Tram Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Dog House Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
Questions about St John's C Of E Academy
What is St John's C Of E Academy's food hygiene rating?
St John's C Of E Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 23 October 2024.
Is St John's C Of E Academy 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 St John's C Of E Academy last inspected?
St John's C Of E Academy was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St John's C Of E Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John's C Of E Academy compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and St John's C Of E Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects St John's C Of E Academy 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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