The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Wollaston Primary School, College Street, Wollaston, NN29 7SF
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFG Group T/a Dolce Ltd At Wollaston Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Methodist Schoolroom - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Sugary Swirls Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Scott Bader Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Scott Bader S & S Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2014 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Els Bakes Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School
What is The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School last inspected?
The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-School holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The WAY Building Also T/a Wollaston And Strixton Pre-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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Northamptonshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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