Seascale Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Seascale 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1LZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Seascale Primary School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Seascale Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Seascale 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 Seascale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJs Nursery Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cumbrian Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| SASRA Complex Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| The Herdie Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Woody's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2024 |
| King Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Seascale Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2023 |
Questions about Seascale Primary School
What is Seascale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Seascale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Seascale 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 Seascale Primary School last inspected?
Seascale Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seascale 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 Seascale Primary School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Seascale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Seascale 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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