Wigton Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Wigton Infants 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 30 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: Wigton Infant School, Longthwaite Road, CA7 9JR
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Wigton Infants School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Wigton Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Wigton Infants 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 Wigton Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Day Centre Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Hills of Corby Hill Ltd (South End Filling Station) Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2019 |
| Abbeyfield Wigton Society Ltd Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Orian Solutions Low Moor Pre School Other catering premises | 196 yards away | Exempt | |
| John Crouch Other catering premises | 316 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chrysalis Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| J H & J Fox Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Nelson Thomlinson School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Wigton Infants School
What is Wigton Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Wigton Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Wigton Infants 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 Wigton Infants School last inspected?
Wigton Infants School was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wigton Infants 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wigton Infants School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Wigton Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Wigton Infants 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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