EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL is a school/college/university located at School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7HR, in the Staffordshire Moorlands local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Staffordshire Moorlands oversees 852 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands 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 Lane, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands
Postcode
ST8 7HR
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1259773

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL?

EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Staffordshire Moorlands.

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 EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL last inspected?

EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL was last inspected on 2025-09-23. 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 EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL located?

EDWARDS AND WARD @ BIDDULPH MOOR FIRST SCHOOL is located at School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands , ST8 7HR, in the Staffordshire Moorlands local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST8 postcode area.