Grange Valley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Helens
Grange Valley 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Grange Valley Primary School, Heyes Avenue, Haydock, WA11 0XQ
How it compares in St Helens
In St Helens, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Grange Valley School sits behind roughly 911 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ← Grange Valley School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grange Valley 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 Grange Valley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| Bosh Bosh Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Acorn to Oaks Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Blossoms Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cardbucks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Colliers Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chesworth Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Grange Valley School
What is Grange Valley School's food hygiene rating?
Grange Valley School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Helens Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Grange Valley 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 Grange Valley School last inspected?
Grange Valley School was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grange Valley School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grange Valley School compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, while Grange Valley School holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Grange Valley 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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