Springfield Montessori Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lancashire
Springfield Montessori Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: 59 Springfield Road, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6ST
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Springfield Montessori Nursery among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Springfield Montessori Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 Springfield Montessori Nursery 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 Springfield Montessori Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Aughton Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Aughton Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aughton Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| JW Henshaw Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Birches Brow Boutique Guest Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Springfield Montessori Nursery
What is Springfield Montessori Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Springfield Montessori Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Springfield Montessori Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springfield Montessori Nursery last inspected?
Springfield Montessori Nursery was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springfield Montessori Nursery?
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 Springfield Montessori Nursery compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Springfield Montessori Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Springfield Montessori Nursery 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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