Sutton Oak CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Helens
Sutton Oak CE 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 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sutton Oak Ce Primary School, Goodban Street, St Helens, WA9 3QD
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Sutton Oak CE 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% | ← Sutton Oak CE 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 Sutton Oak CE 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 Sutton Oak CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Company Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alpro Consultancy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Dial A Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| AKL Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Allanson Street School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Caesers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Sutton Oak CE Primary School
What is Sutton Oak CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sutton Oak CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Sutton Oak CE 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 Sutton Oak CE Primary School last inspected?
Sutton Oak CE Primary School was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sutton Oak CE 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 Sutton Oak CE 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 Sutton Oak CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Sutton Oak CE 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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