Highfields Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Highfields 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 17 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: Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Highfields Academy among the 2,437 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,437 | 89% | ← Highfields Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Highfields 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 Highfields Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| MJK Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| La Maternelle Nantwich Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| B & M Retailer Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Market Tearoom Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Oriental Magic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2024 |
| Chopstix Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Highfields Academy
What is Highfields Academy's food hygiene rating?
Highfields Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Highfields 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 Highfields Academy last inspected?
Highfields Academy was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfields 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 Highfields Academy compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,734 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Highfields Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Highfields 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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