St Matthews Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Trafford
St Matthews 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: St Matthews Primary School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St. Matthews C Of E Primary Sc, Poplar Road, Stretford, M32 9AN
How it compares in Trafford
That puts St Matthews Primary School among the 1,611 places in Trafford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← St Matthews Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 St Matthews 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 Matthews Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2005 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| A & S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Andrea’s Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about St Matthews Primary School
What is St Matthews Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is St Matthews 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 St Matthews Primary School last inspected?
St Matthews Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Matthews Primary School?
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 St Matthews Primary School compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and St Matthews Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects St Matthews 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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