Higham St John C Of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Higham St John C Of E 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: St Johns Primary School, Higham Hall Road, Higham, BB12 9EU
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Higham St John C Of E School among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Higham St John C Of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Higham St John C Of E 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 Higham St John C Of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Alls Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Forest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Katy & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Higham St John C Of E School
What is Higham St John C Of E School's food hygiene rating?
Higham St John C Of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Higham St John C Of E 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 Higham St John C Of E School last inspected?
Higham St John C Of E School was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Higham St John C Of E 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 Higham St John C Of E School compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Higham St John C Of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Higham St John C Of E 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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