Ormskirk West End Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Ormskirk West End 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 1PA
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Ormskirk West End Primary School 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% | ← Ormskirk West End Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ormskirk West End 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 Ormskirk West End Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Asmall County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Eureka Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Iceland Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Ormskirk West End Primary School
What is Ormskirk West End Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ormskirk West End Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Ormskirk West End 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 Ormskirk West End Primary School last inspected?
Ormskirk West End Primary School was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Ormskirk West End Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ormskirk West End Primary School compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Ormskirk West End Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Ormskirk West End 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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