Bedlington Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Bedlington Academy 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 13 November 2024, 19 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: Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bedlington Academy 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% | ← Bedlington Academy 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bedlington Academy 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 Bedlington Academy School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bedlington Station Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Bank Top Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Carols Kidz Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Bedlington Academy School
What is Bedlington Academy School's food hygiene rating?
Bedlington Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Bedlington Academy 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 Bedlington Academy School last inspected?
Bedlington Academy School was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Bedlington Academy School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bedlington Academy School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bedlington Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bedlington Academy 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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