Sandylands CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Sandylands CP 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: Sandylands Community Primary School, Hampton Road, Heysham, LA3 1EJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Sandylands CP School among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Sandylands CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 Sandylands CP 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 Sandylands CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Fox Grove Court Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Croft-Malvern Health Care Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Morecambe) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Sandylands CP School
What is Sandylands CP School's food hygiene rating?
Sandylands CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Sandylands CP 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 Sandylands CP School last inspected?
Sandylands CP School was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandylands CP 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 Sandylands CP School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Sandylands CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Sandylands CP 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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