Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Lordsgate Township 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
The rating dates from 18 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 7RS
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Lordsgate Township 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% | ← Lordsgate Township 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 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 Lordsgate Township 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 Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchkins Village Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Arranmore Park Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Burscough Priory Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Base-dance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Old Packet House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| 4 Delph Mews Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Hugos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cactus Ray's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School
What is Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Lordsgate Township 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 Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 years 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 Lordsgate Township C Of E 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 Lordsgate Township 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 Lordsgate Township C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Lordsgate Township 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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