Croftway Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Croftway Academy 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 1 July 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: William Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HP
How this rating has changed
Croftway Academy was re-inspected on 1 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Croftway Academy among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← Croftway Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 Croftway Academy 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 Croftway Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper @ The Joiners Arms Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Crofton Supermarket Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Ginos Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Blyth Community Church Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blyth Spartans Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Chilli Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blyth Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Croftway Academy
What is Croftway Academy's food hygiene rating?
Croftway Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Croftway Academy 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 Croftway Academy last inspected?
Croftway Academy was last inspected on 1 July 2026, 2 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 Croftway Academy?
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 Croftway Academy compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Croftway Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Croftway Academy 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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Croftway Academy is one of 289 rated food businesses in Blyth. See every hygiene rating in Blyth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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