Barrowhall Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Warrington
Barrowhall Lane 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Barrow Hall Community Primary School, Sophia Drive, WA5 3TX
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Barrowhall Lane Primary School among the 1,173 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← Barrowhall Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Barrowhall Lane 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 Barrowhall Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Care Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Busy Nought to Fives Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dunky's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cromdale Way Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Deniz Butty Van Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chapelford Village Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Barrowhall Lane Primary School
What is Barrowhall Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Barrowhall Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Barrowhall Lane 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 Barrowhall Lane Primary School last inspected?
Barrowhall Lane Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barrowhall Lane 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 Barrowhall Lane Primary School compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Barrowhall Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Barrowhall Lane 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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