Tritlington C of E First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Tritlington 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 30 September 2024, 21 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: Ulgham, Northumberland, NE61 3DU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Tritlington C of E First School among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Tritlington 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 397 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 Tritlington 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 Tritlington C of E First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat of Excellence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Dou_H & Co Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2020 |
| The Hungry Obbit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Heighley Gate Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Nature's Finest Fruits Ltd Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Ulgham WI Hall Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Beacon Hill Spa Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Holiday Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
Questions about Tritlington C of E First School
What is Tritlington C of E First School's food hygiene rating?
Tritlington C of E First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Tritlington 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 Tritlington C of E First School last inspected?
Tritlington C of E First School was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Tritlington C of E 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 Tritlington C of E First School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Tritlington C of E First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Tritlington 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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