Woodlands Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Woodlands Community 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Woodlands Community 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% | ← Woodlands Community 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 Woodlands Community 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 Woodlands Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Green Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| KBT & Pristine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Europa Foods Skelmersdale Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Gymshop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Woodlands Community Primary School
What is Woodlands Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Woodlands Community 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 Woodlands Community Primary School last inspected?
Woodlands Community Primary School was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Woodlands Community 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 Woodlands Community 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 Woodlands Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Woodlands Community 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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