Marden High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Tyneside
Marden High 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 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hartington Road, Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Marden High School 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% | ← Marden High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marden High 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 Marden High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay And Laurel Tynemouth Aquarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Adams Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 19 Restaurant @TGC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Beaches And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cafe 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Albert Berry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
Questions about Marden High School
What is Marden High School's food hygiene rating?
Marden High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 3 May 2024.
Is Marden High 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 Marden High School last inspected?
Marden High School was last inspected on 3 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Marden High 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 Marden High School 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 Marden High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Marden High 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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Marden High School is one of 31 rated food businesses in Cullercoats. See every hygiene rating in Cullercoats →
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