Gosforth C of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Gosforth C of E School 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 2025, 15 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: Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AZ
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gosforth C of E School sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Gosforth C of E School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gosforth C of E 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 Gosforth C of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Hall Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Gosforth Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| KellBank Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Yam Frae Yam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Gosforth Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Lion & Lamb Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Lakeland Red Coffee Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
Questions about Gosforth C of E School
What is Gosforth C of E School's food hygiene rating?
Gosforth C of E School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Gosforth C of E School 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 Gosforth C of E School last inspected?
Gosforth C of E School was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gosforth C of E School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gosforth C of E School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Gosforth C of E School holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Gosforth C of E 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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