Coates Lane CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Coates Lane CP 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: Coates Lane Infant School, Kirkstall Drive, Barnoldswick, BB18 6EZ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Coates Lane CP School among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Coates Lane CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Coates Lane CP 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 Coates Lane CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Food Shack Mobile caterer | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Factory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Silentnight Beds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Rolls Royce Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Strand Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| ART Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Pinders Bespoke Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Coates Lane CP School
What is Coates Lane CP School's food hygiene rating?
Coates Lane CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Coates Lane CP 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 Coates Lane CP School last inspected?
Coates Lane CP School was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coates Lane CP 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 Coates Lane CP School compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Coates Lane CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Coates Lane CP 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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