Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Whalton, Northumberland, NE61 3XH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) 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% | ← Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) 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 Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalton C of E First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Whalton Village Hall Other catering premises | 182 yards away | Exempt | |
| Whalton Manor Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2018 |
| The Beresford Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Rita Jameson BH23 Farmers/growers | 361 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS)
What is Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS)'s food hygiene rating?
Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) last inspected?
Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Preschool At Whalton School (PAWS) 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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