Northampton School for Boys food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Northampton School for Boys holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 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: Billing Road, Northampton, Nn1 5rt, NN1 5RT
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Northampton School for Boys sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Northampton School for Boys | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Northampton School for Boys 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 Northampton School for Boys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Blue Tree Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Abington Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bartellas Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Aramintas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beer Guerrilla Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
Questions about Northampton School for Boys
What is Northampton School for Boys's food hygiene rating?
Northampton School for Boys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Northampton School for Boys safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northampton School for Boys last inspected?
Northampton School for Boys was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northampton School for Boys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northampton School for Boys compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Northampton School for Boys holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Northampton School for Boys 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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