Woodlea Junior School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-09-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Woodlea Junior School is a school/college/university located at Leyland Woodlea Junior County School, Woodlea Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1JL, in the South Ribble local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 September 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. South Ribble oversees 848 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Ribble is 4.9 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Leyland Woodlea Junior County School, Woodlea Road, Leyland, Lancashire
Postcode
PR25 1JL
Local Authority
South Ribble
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1973939

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Woodlea Junior School?

Woodlea Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Ribble.

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 Woodlea Junior School last inspected?

Woodlea Junior School was last inspected on 2026-09-29. 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 Woodlea Junior School located?

Woodlea Junior School is located at Leyland Woodlea Junior County School, Woodlea Road, Leyland, Lancashire , PR25 1JL, in the South Ribble local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PR25 postcode area.