St Wilfrid's C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ribble Valley
St Wilfrid's C of E 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 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ribchester St Wilfrids C Of E Primary School, Church Street, Ribchester, PR3 3XP
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts St Wilfrid's C of E School among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← St Wilfrid's C of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Wilfrid's C of E 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 Wilfrid's C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Premier Ribchester Village Store Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Potters Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ribchester Sports & Social Clu Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| A Taste of Home by Maria And Sarah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Freda's Peanut Butter Manufacturers/packers | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Veg Shed Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about St Wilfrid's C of E School
What is St Wilfrid's C of E School's food hygiene rating?
St Wilfrid's C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 8 November 2024.
Is St Wilfrid's C of E 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 Wilfrid's C of E School last inspected?
St Wilfrid's C of E School was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Wilfrid's C of E 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Wilfrid's C of E School compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and St Wilfrid's C of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects St Wilfrid's C of E 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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