High Well School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
High Well 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 18 July 2024, 23 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: Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts High Well School among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← High Well School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 High Well 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 High Well School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Chequerfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2017 |
| Carleton Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Carleton Self Service Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Carleton Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about High Well School
What is High Well School's food hygiene rating?
High Well School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 July 2024.
Is High Well 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 High Well School last inspected?
High Well School was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 High Well School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 High Well School compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and High Well School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects High Well 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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