Puss Bank Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Puss Bank Primary School is a school/college/university located at Puss Bank School, Barracks Lane, Macclesfield Cheshire, SK10 1QJ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 February 2026, 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. Cheshire East oversees 3,077 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cheshire East is 4.8 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
Puss Bank School, Barracks Lane, Macclesfield Cheshire
Postcode
SK10 1QJ
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
891267

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Puss Bank Primary School?

Puss Bank Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cheshire East.

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 Puss Bank Primary School last inspected?

Puss Bank Primary School was last inspected on 2026-02-02. 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 Puss Bank Primary School located?

Puss Bank Primary School is located at Puss Bank School, Barracks Lane, Macclesfield Cheshire , SK10 1QJ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SK10 postcode area.