Barnard Castle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Barnard Castle 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: Barnard Castle School Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Barnard Castle School among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Barnard Castle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 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 Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Newgate House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2020 |
| Barnard Castle Rugby Union Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Capri Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Riverview Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Richardson Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Black Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2020 |
| The Shelter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Barnard Castle School
What is Barnard Castle School's food hygiene rating?
Barnard Castle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle School last inspected?
Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Barnard Castle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Barnard Castle 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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