St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) 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
This is a fresh result: St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Luke's Church Of England Primary School, Bemister Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1LG
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 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 Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) 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 Luke's CE Primary School (Infants), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants)
What is St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants)'s food hygiene rating?
St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 13 May 2026.
Is St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) 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 Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) last inspected?
St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects St Luke's CE Primary School (Infants) 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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