Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Bournes Row, Brindle, Preston, PR5 0DR
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ← Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Brindle Gregson Lane 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 Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowsmith Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Gregson Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Hoghton Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Lancashire Catering (Coupe Green Primary School) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cafe Delphine Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
What is Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chorley Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School last inspected?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School holds a 4. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Brindle Gregson Lane 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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