Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Dean Bank Primary School St Cuthberts Terrace, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, DL17 8PP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Very 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Bank & Ferryhill Literary Institute Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
What is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School last inspected?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School 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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