St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blackburn
St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) 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 25 March 2025, 15 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 Lukes And St Philips C Of E School Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) 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.
Questions about St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd)
What is St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 25 March 2025.
Is St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) 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 Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) last inspected?
St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects St Luke & St Philip's C of E Primary Academy (Aspens Services Ltd) 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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