Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockport
Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: Royal School Manchester, Seashell Trust, 160 Stanley Road, SK8 6RF
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust 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 Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| 105 Cantonese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe Xpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Always Active Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Barinda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust
What is Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust's food hygiene rating?
Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust last inspected?
Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust 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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