Norton Canes Primary Academy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Norton Canes Primary Academy is a school/college/university located at School Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9SQ, in the Cannock Chase local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cannock Chase oversees 825 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cannock Chase is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
School Road, Norton Canes
Postcode
WS11 9SQ
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1254316

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Norton Canes Primary Academy?

Norton Canes Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cannock Chase.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Norton Canes Primary Academy last inspected?

Norton Canes Primary Academy was last inspected on 2025-06-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Norton Canes Primary Academy located?

Norton Canes Primary Academy is located at School Road, Norton Canes , WS11 9SQ, in the Cannock Chase local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WS11 postcode area.