Upton Hall Rc Aided School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wirral
Upton Hall Rc Aided 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 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Moreton Road, Upton, CH49 6LJ
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Upton Hall Rc Aided 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% | ← Upton Hall Rc Aided School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 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 Very 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 Upton Hall Rc Aided 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 Upton Hall Rc Aided School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Wirral Moreton Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Eagle & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Christ Church C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Christ Church Parish Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2019 |
Questions about Upton Hall Rc Aided School
What is Upton Hall Rc Aided School's food hygiene rating?
Upton Hall Rc Aided School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Upton Hall Rc Aided 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 Upton Hall Rc Aided School last inspected?
Upton Hall Rc Aided School was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Upton Hall Rc Aided 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upton Hall Rc Aided School compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Upton Hall Rc Aided School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Upton Hall Rc Aided 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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