St Mary's RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
St Mary's RC 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
This is a fresh result: St Mary's RC School was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Watt Street, Sabden, BB7 9ED
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts St Mary's RC School among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← St Mary's RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 St Mary's RC 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 St Mary's RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanwitches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sabden Smash Mobile caterer | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Sabden Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Sabden Primary School School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Shippy's Store Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Branching Out Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Higher Trapp Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about St Mary's RC School
What is St Mary's RC School's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 23 June 2026.
Is St Mary's RC 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 St Mary's RC School last inspected?
St Mary's RC School was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Mary's RC School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects St Mary's RC 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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