Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Caton St Paul's C of E 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 3 December 2025, 7 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 Pauls C Of E Primary School, Moorside Road, Brookhouse, LA2 9PJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Caton St Paul's C of E Primary 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% | ← Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 65 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 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 Caton St Paul's C of E 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 Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhouse Post Office Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Brookhouse Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Caton Green) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Taylor's Treats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2024 |
| Caton Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Old Post Office Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School
What is Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Caton St Paul's C of E 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 Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School last inspected?
Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Caton St Paul's C of E 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Caton St Paul's C of E 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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