Highgate Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
Highgate Primary 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 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Heathcote Drive, LE12 7ND
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Highgate Primary School among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Highgate Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Highgate Primary 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 Highgate Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bee's Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Little Apples School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Glenn Lewin Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bobbo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cookie Crumble Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Doner Master Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Lime Tree Day Nursery (Sileby) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Highgate Primary School
What is Highgate Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Highgate Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Highgate Primary 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 Highgate Primary School last inspected?
Highgate Primary School was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highgate Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Highgate Primary School compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Highgate Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Highgate Primary 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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