St Aidans RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
St Aidans RC Primary 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts St Aidans RC Primary School among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← St Aidans RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 St Aidans RC Primary 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 St Aidans RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Deli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| College Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about St Aidans RC Primary School
What is St Aidans RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Aidans RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 January 2026.
Is St Aidans RC Primary 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 St Aidans RC Primary School last inspected?
St Aidans RC Primary School was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 St Aidans RC Primary School?
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 St Aidans RC Primary School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and St Aidans RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects St Aidans RC Primary 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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