Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) 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
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Stephenson Way Academy Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) 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% | ← Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Infants) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Embleton View School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Royal Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Junction 7 Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Newton Aycliffe Pathways Care Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Thames Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
Questions about Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors)
What is Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors)'s food hygiene rating?
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) last inspected?
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) 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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