Horton Grange Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Horton Grange Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Horton Grange Primary School sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Horton Grange Primary School | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Horton Grange 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 Horton Grange Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythgate Manor Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Blyth Riverside Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Blyth Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bebside Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Briardale House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Horton Grange Primary School
What is Horton Grange Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Horton Grange Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Horton Grange Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horton Grange Primary School last inspected?
Horton Grange Primary School was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Horton Grange Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horton Grange Primary School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Horton Grange Primary School holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Horton Grange 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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