Gilbert Ward Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Gilbert Ward Academy 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Gilbert Ward Academy among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Gilbert Ward Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Gilbert Ward Academy 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 Gilbert Ward Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food & Friendship Blyth Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Blyth Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Broadway Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Broadway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cub Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Gilbert Ward Academy
What is Gilbert Ward Academy's food hygiene rating?
Gilbert Ward Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Gilbert Ward Academy 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 Gilbert Ward Academy last inspected?
Gilbert Ward Academy was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilbert Ward Academy?
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 Gilbert Ward Academy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Gilbert Ward Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Gilbert Ward Academy 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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