Birchwood CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
Birchwood CE 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Birchwood C E Primary School, Admirals Road, WA3 6QG
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Birchwood CE Primary School among the 1,173 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← Birchwood CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 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 Birchwood CE 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 Birchwood CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Hot Dogs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Birchwood Children's Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Community Fridge((Birchwood Evangelical Church) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Birchwood CE Primary School
What is Birchwood CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Birchwood CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Birchwood CE 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 Birchwood CE Primary School last inspected?
Birchwood CE Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Birchwood CE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birchwood CE Primary School compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Birchwood CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Birchwood CE 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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