Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1EW
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 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 Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E 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 Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Anchor – Elmridge Court School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| First Steps Private Day Nursery and Greenmeadow Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Abel & Cole Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Compassion in Action Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Gilded Hollins Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Serv, Leigh Technical Services Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| High Spirits @ Go Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashwood Court Making Space Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School
What is Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School's food hygiene rating?
Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E 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 Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School last inspected?
Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Cool Stars Lowton St Marys C of E 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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