Arkholme C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lancaster City
Arkholme C of 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Arkholme Church Of England Primary School, Main Street, Arkholme, LA6 1AU
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Arkholme C of E Primary School sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← Arkholme C of E Primary School | |
| 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 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 Arkholme 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 Arkholme C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling St Wilfrid C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Lunesdale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2025 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Hornby St Margaret's CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Wennington Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Hornby Village Trust Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Hornby Stores Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Hornby Post Office and Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Arkholme C of E Primary School
What is Arkholme C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Arkholme C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Arkholme C of 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 Arkholme C of E Primary School last inspected?
Arkholme C of E Primary School was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Arkholme C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Arkholme 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, while Arkholme C of E Primary School holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Arkholme 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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