Dickson Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Dickson 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: Pollock Drive, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 8LJ
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Dickson Primary School among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Dickson Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Dickson 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 Dickson Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburn's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Cafe Bleu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cafe Bleu Mobile Mobile caterer | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Glenavon Social Club Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Barn Brunch & BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Church of The Nazarene Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Harrison Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Aughnacloy House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Dickson Primary School
What is Dickson Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Dickson Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Dickson 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 Dickson Primary School last inspected?
Dickson Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dickson 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dickson Primary School compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Dickson Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Dickson 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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