Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) 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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Birch Road, WA3 6JS
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School among the 1,178 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,178 | 77% | ← Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) 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 Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinfare Post Office Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Caterlink@ Forest Gate Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Forest Gate Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bobs Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Holly Bank Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cadishead Convenience Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School
What is Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) 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 Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School last inspected?
Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Hollins Green St Helens CE (Aided) 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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