Seaton Sluice Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Seaton Sluice 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
This is a fresh result: Seaton Sluice Middle School was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, NE26 4JS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Seaton Sluice 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% | ← Seaton Sluice 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Seaton Sluice 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 Seaton Sluice Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Castaways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Seaton Sluice Middle School
What is Seaton Sluice Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Seaton Sluice Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Seaton Sluice 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 Seaton Sluice Middle School last inspected?
Seaton Sluice Middle School was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seaton Sluice Middle School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Seaton Sluice 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 Seaton Sluice Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Seaton Sluice 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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