Balshaw Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Balshaw Lane 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: Balshaw Lane Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Balshaw Lane County Primary School, Bredon Avenue, Euxton, PR7 6NS
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Balshaw Lane 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% | ← Balshaw Lane 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 Balshaw Lane 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 Balshaw Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bodies Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Barrica In The Park Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Buckshaw Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cafe Ambio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cafe Birdies Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cafe 27 Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Balshaw Lane Primary School
What is Balshaw Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Balshaw Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Balshaw Lane 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 Balshaw Lane Primary School last inspected?
Balshaw Lane Primary School was last inspected on 16 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 Balshaw Lane 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 Balshaw Lane Primary School compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Balshaw Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Balshaw Lane 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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