Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Helens
Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic 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: Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blackbrook St Marys Catholic Primary School, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QY
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic 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 Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Chain Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cafe Laziz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Choose Me Daily Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Ashtons Green Community Allotment Association Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School
What is Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic 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 Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School last inspected?
Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary 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, and Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Blackbrook St.Marys Catholic 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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