St Annes Lydgate School Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
St Annes Lydgate School Primary 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, OL4 4DS
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so St Annes Lydgate School Primary sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ← St Annes Lydgate School Primary | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Annes Lydgate School Primary 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 St Annes Lydgate School Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align & Reform Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Castle Top Private Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about St Annes Lydgate School Primary
What is St Annes Lydgate School Primary's food hygiene rating?
St Annes Lydgate School Primary has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 22 January 2026.
Is St Annes Lydgate School Primary 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 St Annes Lydgate School Primary last inspected?
St Annes Lydgate School Primary was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Annes Lydgate School Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Annes Lydgate School Primary compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while St Annes Lydgate School Primary holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects St Annes Lydgate School Primary 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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