Bollington Cross C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
Bollington Cross C of E 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Bollington Road, Bollington, SK10 5EG
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Bollington Cross C of E 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% | ← Bollington Cross C of E 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 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 Bollington Cross C of E 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 Bollington Cross C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington Cross Store Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cock & Pheasant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Hannah's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Barrow Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cook Yourself Slim Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Hilltop Country House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bay Leaf Lounge Bar & Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Bollington Cross C of E Primary School
What is Bollington Cross C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bollington Cross C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Bollington Cross C of E 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 Bollington Cross C of E Primary School last inspected?
Bollington Cross C of E Primary School was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Bollington Cross C of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bollington Cross C of E 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 Bollington Cross C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Bollington Cross C of E 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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