Whitley Chapel C of E First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Whitley Chapel C of E 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
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0HB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Whitley Chapel C of E 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% | ← Whitley Chapel C of E 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 Very 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 Whitley Chapel C of E 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 Whitley Chapel C of E First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Staples Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Tyne Valley Ices Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Black Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Whitley Chapel C of E First School
What is Whitley Chapel C of E First School's food hygiene rating?
Whitley Chapel C of E First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Whitley Chapel C of E 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 Whitley Chapel C of E First School last inspected?
Whitley Chapel C of E First School was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Whitley Chapel C of E First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Whitley Chapel C of E 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 Whitley Chapel C of E First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Whitley Chapel C of E 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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