Simonstone St Peter's C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
Simonstone St Peter's C of E School 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: School Lane, Simonstone Burnley, BB12 7HR
How it compares in Ribble Valley
In Ribble Valley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Simonstone St Peter's C of E School sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ← Simonstone St Peter's C of E School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Simonstone St Peter's C of E 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 Simonstone St Peter's C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Elements Activities Limited Other catering premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Happy Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Hourglass Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| Mediclean Ltd @Burnley Simonstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Higher Trapp Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Padiham Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Simonstone St Peter's C of E School
What is Simonstone St Peter's C of E School's food hygiene rating?
Simonstone St Peter's C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Simonstone St Peter's C of E School 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 Simonstone St Peter's C of E School last inspected?
Simonstone St Peter's C of E School was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Simonstone St Peter's C of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simonstone St Peter's C of E School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Simonstone St Peter's C of E School holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Simonstone St Peter's C of E 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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