Balderstone C of E Primary Sch food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
Balderstone C of E Primary Sch 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: St Leonards C E Primary School, Commons Lane, Balderstone, BB2 7LL
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Balderstone C of E Primary Sch among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Balderstone C of E Primary Sch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Balderstone C of E Primary Sch 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 Balderstone C of E Primary Sch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Sports South Lancashire Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Mad Cows Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Academy of Skills & Knowledge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| OCS Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bowland Restaurant @ BAE Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Canberra Club at BAE Systems Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Feilden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Balderstone C of E Primary Sch
What is Balderstone C of E Primary Sch's food hygiene rating?
Balderstone C of E Primary Sch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Balderstone C of E Primary Sch 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 Balderstone C of E Primary Sch last inspected?
Balderstone C of E Primary Sch was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balderstone C of E Primary Sch?
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 Balderstone C of E Primary Sch compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Balderstone C of E Primary Sch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Balderstone C of E Primary Sch 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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