Rufford C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Rufford C Of E 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
This is a fresh result: Rufford C Of E Primary School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Flash Lane, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1SN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Rufford C Of E 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% | ← Rufford C Of E 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 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 Rufford C Of E 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 Rufford C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| R Sephton & Son Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Manor House Farm Bed & Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Boathouse Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Rufford Old Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Alsley Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Tastebuds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Rufford C Of E Primary School
What is Rufford C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Rufford C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Rufford C Of E 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 Rufford C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Rufford C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Rufford C Of E Primary 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 Rufford C Of E 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 Rufford C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Rufford C Of E 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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