Woodlands Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sefton
Woodlands 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 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands Road, Formby, L37 2JN
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Woodlands 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% | ← Woodlands 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools Out Woodlands Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Habla Bilingual Day Nursery Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Stir and Scurry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Kalila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| The Harington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amigos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Queens Road Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Woodlands Primary School
What is Woodlands Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Woodlands 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 Woodlands Primary School last inspected?
Woodlands Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Woodlands 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodlands 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 Woodlands Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Woodlands 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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