Bishop Barrington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Bishop Barrington 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
This is a fresh result: Bishop Barrington School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bishop Barrington School Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bishop Barrington School among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Bishop Barrington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Bishop Barrington 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.
Questions about Bishop Barrington School
What is Bishop Barrington School's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Barrington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Bishop Barrington 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 Bishop Barrington School last inspected?
Bishop Barrington School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Barrington 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 Bishop Barrington School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Barrington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bishop Barrington 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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