St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 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
This is a fresh result: St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Johns School and Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT
How it compares in Durham
That puts St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 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 Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland College School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2018 |
| Bishop Auckland College Nursery Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Fishyfry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681
What is St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 June 2026.
Is St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 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 Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 last inspected?
St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Johns Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre 4681 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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