Orrell Holgate Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Orrell Holgate Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8SJ
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Orrell Holgate Academy sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Orrell Holgate Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 373 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Orrell Holgate 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 Orrell Holgate Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Gaskells Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| ABC Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ella UK LTD Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Beckets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| England & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Orrell Holgate Academy
What is Orrell Holgate Academy's food hygiene rating?
Orrell Holgate Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Orrell Holgate Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orrell Holgate Academy last inspected?
Orrell Holgate Academy was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orrell Holgate Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orrell Holgate Academy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Orrell Holgate Academy holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Orrell Holgate 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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