St Matthews CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
St Matthews CofE 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 1 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: New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XB
How it compares in Preston
That puts St Matthews CofE Primary School among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,176 | 78% | ← St Matthews CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 128 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 St Matthews CofE 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 Matthews CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about St Matthews CofE Primary School
What is St Matthews CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 1 July 2025.
Is St Matthews CofE 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 Matthews CofE Primary School last inspected?
St Matthews CofE Primary School was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Matthews CofE 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 St Matthews CofE Primary School compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and St Matthews CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects St Matthews CofE 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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