Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Bickerstaffe 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled C Of E Primary School, Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, L39 0EH
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Bickerstaffe 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% | ← Bickerstaffe 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 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 Bickerstaffe 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 Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quattros Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bickerstaffe Service Station (Bp) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School
What is Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Bickerstaffe 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 Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School last inspected?
Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 Bickerstaffe 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bickerstaffe 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 Bickerstaffe C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Bickerstaffe 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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