Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
Bishop Martin Church Of England 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
This is a fresh result: Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BN
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Bishop Martin Church Of England 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% | ← Bishop Martin Church Of England 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bishop Martin Church Of England 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 Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Green Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bill's Burgers Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cobbs Brow Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Delph Side Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Hillside Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Holland Moor Nursery Unit Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School
What is Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Bishop Martin Church Of England 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 Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Martin Church Of England 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 Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Bishop Martin Church Of England 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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