Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Richard Durnings Endowed 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 19 January 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: Chorley Road, Bispham, Lancashire, L40 3SL
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Richard Durnings Endowed 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% | ← Richard Durnings Endowed 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 Richard Durnings Endowed 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 Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Da Massimo Italian Pizza Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Moreish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Scoop @ Cedar Farm Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Natural Living Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| The Cafe at Cedar Farm Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Food Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School
What is Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Richard Durnings Endowed 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 Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School last inspected?
Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School was last inspected on 19 January 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 Richard Durnings Endowed 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 Richard Durnings Endowed 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 Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Richard Durnings Endowed 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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