St. James C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
St. James 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: St James C Of E Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, OL12 9JW
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts St. James C of E School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← St. James C of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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. James 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. James C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Coffee and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Birch Hill Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Belvoir Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bake n Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about St. James C of E School
What is St. James C of E School's food hygiene rating?
St. James C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 10 October 2024.
Is St. James 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. James C of E School last inspected?
St. James C of E School was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. James 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. James C of E School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and St. James C of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects St. James 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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