Buglawton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Buglawton 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 11 February 2026, 4 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: Buxton Old Road, Congleton, CW12 2EL
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Buglawton 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% | ← Buglawton 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Buglawton 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 Buglawton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Oracle Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Applecroft Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| No 43 The Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Buglawton Primary School
What is Buglawton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Buglawton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Buglawton 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 Buglawton Primary School last inspected?
Buglawton Primary School was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 4 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 Buglawton Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buglawton 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 Buglawton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Buglawton 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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