Harrowgate Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockton On Tees
Harrowgate 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 27 April 2026, 2 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: Piper Knowle Road, TS19 8DE
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Harrowgate Academy among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Harrowgate Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Abbey Hill School Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Butterwick Hospice Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aspen Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Askhayan Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Appletree Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| BNS Convenience Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Harrowgate Academy
What is Harrowgate Academy's food hygiene rating?
Harrowgate Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Harrowgate 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 Harrowgate Academy last inspected?
Harrowgate Academy was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrowgate Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Harrowgate Academy compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Harrowgate Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Harrowgate 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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