Walton and Lees Hill CE School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Walton and Lees Hill CE School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: Lees Hill C Of E School, Brampton, CA8 2BB
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Walton and Lees Hill CE School sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Walton and Lees Hill CE School | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Walton and Lees Hill CE 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 Walton and Lees Hill CE School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Vicarage Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Old Vicarage Brewery & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Abbey Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Lanercost School Kitchen School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Ridge Retreat and Spa Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Cafe Lanercost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Florrie's on the Wall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Walton and Lees Hill CE School
What is Walton and Lees Hill CE School's food hygiene rating?
Walton and Lees Hill CE School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Walton and Lees Hill CE School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walton and Lees Hill CE School last inspected?
Walton and Lees Hill CE School was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Walton and Lees Hill CE 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walton and Lees Hill CE School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Walton and Lees Hill CE School holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Walton and Lees Hill CE 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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