Merton Bank Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Helens
Merton Bank 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Merton Bank Primary School, Roper Street, St Helens, WA9 1EJ
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Merton Bank 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% | ← Merton Bank 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Merton Bank 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 Merton Bank Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draper House Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Dim Sum Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chipmunk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| All-American Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aramark Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Allanson Street School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Merton Bank Primary School
What is Merton Bank Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Merton Bank Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Merton Bank 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 Merton Bank Primary School last inspected?
Merton Bank Primary School was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Merton Bank 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merton Bank 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 Merton Bank Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Merton Bank 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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