Newtown High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Newtown 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Dolfor Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Newtown High School among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Newtown High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Newtown 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 Newtown High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Brecwast Ysgol Dafydd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Drenewydd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ascona Newtown Service Station Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Hope Church Limited Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Hope Day Nursery Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bethshan Sheltered Housing Assoc Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Newtown High School
What is Newtown High School's food hygiene rating?
Newtown High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Newtown 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 Newtown High School last inspected?
Newtown High School was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newtown High 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 Newtown High School compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Newtown High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Newtown 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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