Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stafford
Gnosall St Lawrence CE 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Lowfield Lane, Gnosall, ST20 0ET
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gnosall St Lawrence CE 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 Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnosall Memorial Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2023 |
| Zaal Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 July 2025 |
| BP Morrisons Daily Service Station Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Greene’s Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Jia Jin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Horns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| George and the Dragon Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School
What is Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Gnosall St Lawrence CE 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 Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School last inspected?
Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Gnosall St Lawrence CE 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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