Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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 12 December 2024, 18 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: Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7RJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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% | ← Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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 Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Rothbury Recreation Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Scrub Cycles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Sweeties Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Rothbury Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bewicks Kitchen & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Townfoot Cafe and Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School
What is Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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 Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School last inspected?
Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Dr Thomlinson C of E Middle 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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