Compass Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Compass Primary Academy 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: Compass Primary Academy, Windmill Avenue, Kettering, NN15 7EA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Compass Primary Academy among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Compass Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Compass Primary Academy 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 Compass Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Church Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Central England Co-op Society Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Central Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Alexandra Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bonkers Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Consensus Homes - Heatherington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about Compass Primary Academy
What is Compass Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Compass Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Compass Primary Academy 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 Compass Primary Academy last inspected?
Compass Primary Academy was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass Primary Academy?
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 Compass Primary Academy compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Compass Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Compass Primary Academy 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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