St James Rc Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
St James Rc 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts St James Rc 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% | ← St James Rc 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 Very 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 St James Rc 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 St James Rc Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Maharishi Golden Dome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Acorns Out of School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Dalton St Michaels Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Maharishi School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Birch Green Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about St James Rc Primary School
What is St James Rc Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St James Rc Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 28 February 2025.
Is St James Rc 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 St James Rc Primary School last inspected?
St James Rc Primary School was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 St James Rc Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St James Rc 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 St James Rc Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects St James Rc 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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