Ponteland Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Ponteland Community 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EY
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Ponteland Community Primary School among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Ponteland Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Ponteland Community 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 Ponteland Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Hut Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| The Den Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ponteland High School School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ponteland Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ponteland Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ponteland War Memorial Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Mambos Ponteland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Princess Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Ponteland Community Primary School
What is Ponteland Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ponteland Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Ponteland Community 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 Ponteland Community Primary School last inspected?
Ponteland Community Primary School was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ponteland Community 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 Ponteland Community Primary School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Ponteland Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ponteland Community 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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