White Ash Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
White Ash Primary 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 26 September 2024, 21 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: Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 4QG
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts White Ash Primary School among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← White Ash Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 White Ash Primary 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 White Ash Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Church View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Barnfold Cottage HFE Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about White Ash Primary School
What is White Ash Primary School's food hygiene rating?
White Ash Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 26 September 2024.
Is White Ash Primary 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 White Ash Primary School last inspected?
White Ash Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Ash Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 White Ash Primary School compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and White Ash Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects White Ash Primary 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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