Ferryhill Station Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Ferryhill Station Primary 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Ferryhill Station Primary School Ferversham Terrace, Chilton Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 0DB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Ferryhill Station Primary 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% | ← Ferryhill Station Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Ferryhill Station Primary 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 Ferryhill Station Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Wensley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mainsforth and District Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2023 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Wok Inn Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Quick Pick General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| Go Local - Mainsforth News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| The Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Mainsforth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2015 |
Questions about Ferryhill Station Primary School
What is Ferryhill Station Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ferryhill Station Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Ferryhill Station Primary 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 Ferryhill Station Primary School last inspected?
Ferryhill Station Primary School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Ferryhill Station Primary 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 Ferryhill Station Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Ferryhill Station Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ferryhill Station Primary 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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