St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Knowsley
St Leo's And Southmead 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
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Lickers Lane, Whiston, Knowsley, L35 3SR
How it compares in Knowsley
That puts St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School among the 452 places in Knowsley holding top marks, 66% 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 | 452 | 66% | ← St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch At No.10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Dragon News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Griffin House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Rainhill Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Eaton Street Park Pavillion Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School
What is St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Knowsley Council on 10 March 2026.
Is St Leo's And Southmead 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 St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
How does St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, and St Leo's And Southmead Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley Council inspects St Leo's And Southmead 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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