Ovingham Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Ovingham Middle 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 1 July 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: Ovingham, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Ovingham Middle School 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% | ← Ovingham Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ovingham Middle 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 Ovingham Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham C of E First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bridge End Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| The Badger Club Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ovingham Reading Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Adam & Eve Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Horizon Products Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Prudhoe Castle First School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Shenanigans Rum Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Ovingham Middle School
What is Ovingham Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Ovingham Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Ovingham Middle 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 Ovingham Middle School last inspected?
Ovingham Middle School was last inspected on 1 July 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 Ovingham Middle School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ovingham Middle School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Ovingham Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ovingham Middle 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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