Sandbrook Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
Sandbrook Community 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 2 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: Hartley Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2LR
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Sandbrook Community Primary School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Sandbrook Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 Sandbrook Community 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 Sandbrook Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| BMI The Highfield Hospital Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brimrod Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Albany Products Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Sandbrook Community Primary School
What is Sandbrook Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sandbrook Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Sandbrook Community 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 Sandbrook Community Primary School last inspected?
Sandbrook Community Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandbrook Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sandbrook Community Primary School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Sandbrook Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Sandbrook Community 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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