St. Patricks Rc Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
St. Patricks Rc 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 23 September 2025, 9 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 Patricks Rc Primary School, Foxholes Road, Rochdale, OL12 0ET
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so St. Patricks Rc Primary School sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← St. Patricks Rc Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Generally satisfactory
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. Patricks Rc 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. Patricks Rc Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chester's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about St. Patricks Rc Primary School
What is St. Patricks Rc Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St. Patricks Rc Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 23 September 2025.
Is St. Patricks Rc 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 St. Patricks Rc Primary School last inspected?
St. Patricks Rc Primary School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Patricks Rc 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St. Patricks Rc Primary School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while St. Patricks Rc Primary School holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects St. Patricks Rc 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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