Whittonstall First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Whittonstall First 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
This is a fresh result: Whittonstall First School was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Whittonstall, Northumberland, DH8 9JN
How this rating has changed
Whittonstall First School was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Whittonstall First 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% | ← Whittonstall First 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 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 Whittonstall First 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 Whittonstall First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| The Feathers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Stocksfield Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dr Syntax Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Wheelbirks Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Vindomora Country Lodges Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ebchester Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Whittonstall First School
What is Whittonstall First School's food hygiene rating?
Whittonstall First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Whittonstall First 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 Whittonstall First School last inspected?
Whittonstall First School was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whittonstall First 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittonstall First School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Whittonstall First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Whittonstall First 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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