The Valley Community School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-25
Top 50% in Bolton

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Valley Community School is a school/college/university located at Hibbert Street, Bolton, BL1 8JG, in the Bolton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bolton oversees 2,393 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bolton is 4.2 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
Hibbert Street, Bolton
Postcode
BL1 8JG
Local Authority
Bolton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
57746

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Valley Community School?

The Valley Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bolton.

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 The Valley Community School last inspected?

The Valley Community School was last inspected on 2025-02-25. 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 The Valley Community School located?

The Valley Community School is located at Hibbert Street, Bolton , BL1 8JG, in the Bolton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BL1 postcode area.