Highfield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
Highfield School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, WF5 9BS
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Highfield 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% | ← Highfield 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Highfield 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 Highfield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Highfield School
What is Highfield School's food hygiene rating?
Highfield School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Highfield 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highfield School last inspected?
Highfield School was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 Highfield School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Highfield School compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Highfield School holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Highfield 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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