St Gregorys Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sefton
St Gregorys 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 24 September 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 Gregorys R C Junior School, Sandy Lane, Lydiate, L31 2LB
How it compares in Sefton
That puts St Gregorys Primary School among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← St Gregorys Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 St Gregorys 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 St Gregorys Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate Village Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2017 |
| Lydiate Primary School School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Crusty Cob Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| First Class Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Explorers Lydiate Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Mersey Motor Boat Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about St Gregorys Primary School
What is St Gregorys Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Gregorys Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 24 September 2025.
Is St Gregorys 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 St Gregorys Primary School last inspected?
St Gregorys Primary School was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Gregorys 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 St Gregorys Primary School compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and St Gregorys Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects St Gregorys 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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