St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) 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 9 January 2026, 6 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 Marys Rc Primary School, Penn Hill Road, Lower Weston, BA1 4EH
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Childcare School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| All Saints Church Centre Lunch Club Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bathen House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Boathouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Blended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Basil's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering)
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering)'s food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 9 January 2026.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) last inspected?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Abm Catering) 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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