Pensby Primary and Stanley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
Pensby Primary and Stanley 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: Greenbank Drive, Pensby, CH61 5UE
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Pensby Primary and Stanley School among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Pensby Primary and Stanley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Pensby Primary and Stanley 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 Pensby Primary and Stanley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Hope Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ladymount Rc Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| H Jones & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Fairfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Allandale Care Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Gerrards Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Fine Fruits Of Pensby Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
Questions about Pensby Primary and Stanley School
What is Pensby Primary and Stanley School's food hygiene rating?
Pensby Primary and Stanley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Pensby Primary and Stanley 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 Pensby Primary and Stanley School last inspected?
Pensby Primary and Stanley School was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Pensby Primary and Stanley 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 Pensby Primary and Stanley School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Pensby Primary and Stanley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Pensby Primary and Stanley 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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