Penny Bridge CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Penny Bridge 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 November 2025, 7 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: Penny Bridge C Of E School, Penny Bridge, LA12 7RQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Penny Bridge 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% | ← Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Hutchinsons Butchers Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| The Lake District Drinks Company Manufacturers/packers | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Ship Inn Go Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crakeside Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Handmade Ice Cream Company Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Penny Bridge CE Primary School
What is Penny Bridge CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Penny Bridge CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge CE Primary School last inspected?
Penny Bridge CE Primary School was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge 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 Penny Bridge CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Penny Bridge 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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