Bishop Walsh RC Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
Bishop Walsh RC Academy 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 6 November 2019, more than 6 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: Bishop Walsh Roman Catholic School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton New Hall, B76 1QT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bishop Walsh RC Academy School among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Bishop Walsh RC Academy School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Bishop Walsh RC Academy 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 Bishop Walsh RC Academy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Broadleaf House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Beech Hill Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| BP Penns Lane SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| BAKEHOUSE By Baked in Brick Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Burger and Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bottle Of Sack Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Bishop Walsh RC Academy School
What is Bishop Walsh RC Academy School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Walsh RC Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 November 2019.
Is Bishop Walsh RC Academy 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 Bishop Walsh RC Academy School last inspected?
Bishop Walsh RC Academy School was last inspected on 6 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Walsh RC Academy 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Walsh RC Academy School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Walsh RC Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bishop Walsh RC Academy 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Bishop Walsh RC Academy School and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Bishop Walsh RC Academy School is one of 80 rated food businesses in Sutton New Hall. See every hygiene rating in Sutton New Hall →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,037 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →