St. Wulstans RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hyndburn
St. Wulstans RC School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: Rushton Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7JQ
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so St. Wulstans RC School sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← St. Wulstans RC School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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. Wulstans RC 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. Wulstans RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Brie Mine UK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Crazy Crackers @ St Bartholomew's C of E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 'The Elms' Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about St. Wulstans RC School
What is St. Wulstans RC School's food hygiene rating?
St. Wulstans RC School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 25 March 2025.
Is St. Wulstans RC School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Wulstans RC School last inspected?
St. Wulstans RC School was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Wulstans RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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. Wulstans RC School compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while St. Wulstans RC School holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects St. Wulstans RC 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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