Stobhillgate First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Stobhillgate First School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Stobhillgate First School was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Stobhillgate First School sits behind roughly 2,993 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← Stobhillgate First School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stobhillgate 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 Stobhillgate First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bals Mini Market Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Nor's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Morpeth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Mya's Spicery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Green's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Courthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| County Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Stobhillgate First School
What is Stobhillgate First School's food hygiene rating?
Stobhillgate First School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Stobhillgate First School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stobhillgate First School last inspected?
Stobhillgate First School was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Stobhillgate First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stobhillgate 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 Stobhillgate First School holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Stobhillgate 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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