St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Tyneside
St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary 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 13 March 2026, 4 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: St Stephens RC Primary, Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8FA
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary 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 St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Benton Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Burger 8 Benton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Blue Flames Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary
What is St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary's food hygiene rating?
St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 13 March 2026.
Is St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary 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 Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary last inspected?
St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary?
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 St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects St Stephens Academy And St Bartholomews C Of E Primary 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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