St Monicas Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Trafford
St Monicas 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 8 May 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: St. Monicas Rc Primary School, Woodsend Road South, Urmston, M41 6QB
How it compares in Trafford
That puts St Monicas Primary School among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← St Monicas Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 Very 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 Monicas 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 Monicas Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Hall Primary School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Brewchimp Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
| Away Day Care Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bowfell House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| AFC Urmston Meadowside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bird I’th Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about St Monicas Primary School
What is St Monicas Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Monicas Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 8 May 2026.
Is St Monicas 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 Monicas Primary School last inspected?
St Monicas Primary School was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Monicas Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Monicas Primary School compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and St Monicas Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects St Monicas 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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