The Holden School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wigan
The Holden 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 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4SB
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Holden School among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← The Holden School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 The Holden 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 The Holden School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Firs Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Costa (In Next) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Everlast Gyms - Leigh Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cake House by Raven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Atherleigh Park Hospital School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Holden School
What is The Holden School's food hygiene rating?
The Holden School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Holden 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 The Holden School last inspected?
The Holden School was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Holden 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Holden School compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Holden School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Holden 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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