Altham C E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
Altham C E Primary 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 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: Burnley Road, Altham, Accrington, BB5 5UH
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Altham C E Primary School sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Altham C E Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Altham C 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 Altham C E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMP ( Europe) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Carvery And Grill Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Albert Harrison & Co Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Cafe by the River Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Free Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
Questions about Altham C E Primary School
What is Altham C E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Altham C E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Altham C E Primary 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 Altham C E Primary School last inspected?
Altham C E Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Altham C E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Altham C E Primary School compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Altham C E Primary School holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Altham C 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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