Hebburn Lakes Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Tyneside
Hebburn Lakes 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 January 2026, 6 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: Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2SL
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Hebburn Lakes Primary School among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 721 | 74% | ← Hebburn Lakes Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 Hebburn Lakes 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 Hebburn Lakes Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedewell Grange Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Best One Mobile caterer | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bedewell CPU School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Cafe Obscura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Black Road Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2016 |
Questions about Hebburn Lakes Primary School
What is Hebburn Lakes Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hebburn Lakes Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Hebburn Lakes 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 Hebburn Lakes Primary School last inspected?
Hebburn Lakes Primary School was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hebburn Lakes 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 Hebburn Lakes Primary School compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Hebburn Lakes Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Hebburn Lakes 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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