Seaham Trinity Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Seaham Trinity 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road, Seaham, SR7 7SP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Seaham Trinity 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% | ← Seaham Trinity Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Seaham Trinity 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 Seaham Trinity Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Garden Lodge Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Little Waves Day Nursery Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hong Kong Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cipolla Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Seaham Trinity Primary School
What is Seaham Trinity Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Seaham Trinity Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Seaham Trinity 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 Seaham Trinity Primary School last inspected?
Seaham Trinity Primary School was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Seaham Trinity Primary School?
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 Seaham Trinity Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Seaham Trinity Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Seaham Trinity 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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