St Michaels C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
St Michaels C of E 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
This is a fresh result: St Michaels C of E Primary School was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Michaels Church of England Aided Primary School Front Street, Bishop Middleham, DL17 9AL
How it compares in Durham
That puts St Michaels C of E Primary School 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 Michaels C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 St Michaels C of E 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.
Questions about St Michaels C of E Primary School
What is St Michaels C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Michaels C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 May 2026.
Is St Michaels C of E 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 St Michaels C of E Primary School last inspected?
St Michaels C of E Primary School was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 St Michaels C of E 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 St Michaels C of E Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and St Michaels C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Michaels C of E 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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