Garswood Primary School
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Garswood Primary School is a school/college/university located at Garswood Primary School, Hamilton Road, Ashton In Makerfield, WN4 0SF, in the St Helens local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. St Helens oversees 1,377 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in St Helens is 4.5 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Garswood Primary School?
Garswood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by St Helens.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Garswood Primary School last inspected?
Garswood Primary School was last inspected on 2025-10-14. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Garswood Primary School located?
Garswood Primary School is located at Garswood Primary School, Hamilton Road, Ashton In Makerfield , WN4 0SF, in the St Helens local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WN4 postcode area.