Coniston CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Coniston 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Shepherds Bridge Lane, LA21 8AL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Coniston CE Primary School among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Coniston CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 Coniston 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 Coniston CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston Sports & Social Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| No 3 Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
| Coniston and Torver Dairy Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| The Crown Inn, Coniston Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| W F Hutchinson Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Oaklands Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2020 |
| Just For Ewe Coniston Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Coniston Community Food Club Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Coniston CE Primary School
What is Coniston CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coniston CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Coniston 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 Coniston CE Primary School last inspected?
Coniston CE Primary School was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coniston CE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Coniston CE Primary School compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Coniston CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Coniston 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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