Whittle Le Woods CE Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chorley
Whittle Le Woods CE Primary 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: Whittle Le Woods CE Primary was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Whittle-le-Woods CE Primary, Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7PS
How it compares in Chorley
That puts Whittle Le Woods CE Primary 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% | ← Whittle Le Woods CE Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 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 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 Whittle Le Woods CE Primary 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 Whittle Le Woods CE Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All You Knead (Whittle) Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 1st Class Caterers- Burger / Pulled Pork Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Buckshaw Village Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Cappuccino Cafe Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Whittle Le Woods CE Primary
What is Whittle Le Woods CE Primary's food hygiene rating?
Whittle Le Woods CE Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Whittle Le Woods CE Primary 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 Whittle Le Woods CE Primary last inspected?
Whittle Le Woods CE Primary was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whittle Le Woods CE Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittle Le Woods CE Primary compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and Whittle Le Woods CE Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects Whittle Le Woods CE Primary 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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