Wolsingham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Wolsingham 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: The Grammar School Building West End, Wolsingham, DL13 3DJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Wolsingham School among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Wolsingham School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Wolsingham 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 Wolsingham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2026 |
| Hudson Lodge Freemasons Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Front Street Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Lifestyle Wolsingham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Laus Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| John Keenan Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Peggotty's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Black Bull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Wolsingham School
What is Wolsingham School's food hygiene rating?
Wolsingham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Wolsingham 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 Wolsingham School last inspected?
Wolsingham School was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wolsingham 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 Wolsingham School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Wolsingham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wolsingham 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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