Buckshaw Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Buckshaw 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
This is a fresh result: Buckshaw Primary School was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1XP
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Buckshaw Primary School among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← Buckshaw Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Buckshaw 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 Buckshaw Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrica In The Park Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Cafe Ambio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Astley View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Astley Park School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Adelphi Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cafe Birdies Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Compare Nurseries.com Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| A&S Value Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Buckshaw Primary School
What is Buckshaw Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Buckshaw Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Buckshaw 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 Buckshaw Primary School last inspected?
Buckshaw Primary School was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buckshaw 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 Buckshaw Primary School compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Buckshaw Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Buckshaw 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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