Cleves Cross Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Cleves Cross 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: Cleves Cross Primary School Cleves Avenue, Ferryhill, DL17 8QY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cleves Cross 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% | ← Cleves Cross Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cleves Cross 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 Cleves Cross Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Broom Cottages Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Broom Chippy and Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Go Local - Community Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Rowlandson Freemason Hall Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Colins Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| St Lukes Parish Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Cleves Cross Primary School
What is Cleves Cross Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cleves Cross Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Cleves Cross 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 Cleves Cross Primary School last inspected?
Cleves Cross 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 Cleves Cross Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cleves Cross Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cleves Cross Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cleves Cross 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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