The Wells Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Nottingham City
The Wells 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
This is a fresh result: The Wells Academy was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Nottingham Academy, Ransom Drive, NG3 5LR
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Wells Academy among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← The Wells Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 The Wells 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 The Wells Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Mapperley Woodborough Road Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Angelos Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ania Polish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about The Wells Academy
What is The Wells Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Wells Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Wells 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 The Wells Academy last inspected?
The Wells Academy was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wells Academy?
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 The Wells Academy compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The Wells Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Wells 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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