St Paul's Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheshire East
St Paul's 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 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: Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts St Paul's 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 Paul's 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 St Paul's 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clumber house nursing home Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cielo Italiano Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| GRAND360 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Beijing Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bramhall Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Andrew J Mann Ltd - Poynton Dairy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about St Paul's Catholic Primary School
What is St Paul's Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 January 2026.
Is St Paul's 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School last inspected?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Paul's Catholic 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Paul's 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects St Paul's 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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