Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Pinewood Drive, Lancaster Park, Morpeth, NE61 3RD
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School | |
| 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 397 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided 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 Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Morpeth Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| North East Pig on a Spit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bolland Hall Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Northlands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe Vault Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School
What is Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School's food hygiene rating?
Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First 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 Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School last inspected?
Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided First School holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Morpeth All Saints C of E Aided 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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