St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lancashire
St Thomas The Martyr 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Highgate Road, Up Holland, Lancashire, WN8 0HX
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts St Thomas The Martyr 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% | ← St Thomas The Martyr 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 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 Thomas The Martyr 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 St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Good Catch Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Highview Baby Unit Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| High View Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Beckets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School
What is St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 23 February 2026.
Is St Thomas The Martyr 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 St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School last inspected?
St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Thomas The Martyr 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Thomas The Martyr 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 St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects St Thomas The Martyr 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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St Thomas The Martyr C Of E Primary School is one of 43 rated food businesses in Up Holland. See every hygiene rating in Up Holland →
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