Ash Grove Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Ash Grove 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: Ash Grove Academy was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Ash Grove Academy among the 2,438 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Ash Grove Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Children's Centre Other catering premises | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Fred's Cafe Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bar27 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Christ the King Breakfast & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Circus Funtasia Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Chocolate Trading Co Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Don Millers Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Ash Grove Academy
What is Ash Grove Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ash Grove Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove Academy last inspected?
Ash Grove Academy was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove Academy compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Ash Grove Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Ash Grove 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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