St Bernards Catholic High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
St Bernards Catholic High School 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 13 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: St Bernards Roman Catholic School, Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LE
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so St Bernards Catholic High School sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← St Bernards Catholic High School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Bernards Catholic High 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 Bernards Catholic High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barrow Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2022 |
| Abbey House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Coniston House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| East Mount House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Dane Ghyll Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about St Bernards Catholic High School
What is St Bernards Catholic High School's food hygiene rating?
St Bernards Catholic High School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 October 2025.
Is St Bernards Catholic High School 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 St Bernards Catholic High School last inspected?
St Bernards Catholic High School was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Bernards Catholic High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Bernards Catholic High School compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while St Bernards Catholic High School holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects St Bernards Catholic High 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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