St Albans R C Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
St Albans R C Primary 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Ashburton Road, Liscard, CH44 5XB
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so St Albans R C Primary School sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ← St Albans R C Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Albans R C 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 St Albans R C Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Belvidere Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about St Albans R C Primary School
What is St Albans R C Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Albans R C Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 24 September 2025.
Is St Albans R C Primary 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 St Albans R C Primary School last inspected?
St Albans R C Primary School was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Albans R C Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Albans R C Primary School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while St Albans R C Primary School holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects St Albans R C 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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