St Marys Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
St Marys Catholic 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 16 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: Manor Lane, Middlewich, CW10 9DH
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts St Marys Catholic Primary School among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← St Marys Catholic Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 St Marys Catholic 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 St Marys Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich High School School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Middlewich Primary School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Newton Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Willowmere Extra Care Development Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Victoria Hall Other catering premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cynthia's Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 December 2024 |
| Il Padrino Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about St Marys Catholic Primary School
What is St Marys Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 March 2026.
Is St Marys Catholic 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 St Marys Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Marys Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marys Catholic Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Marys Catholic Primary School compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects St Marys Catholic 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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