Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Ringstead Church Of England Primary School, Church Street, Ringstead, NN14 4DH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE 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 Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ringstead Stores / Peter's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Ringstead Village Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Avens Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| The Watermill Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Raunds SF Connect / Marks & Spencers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School
What is Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary 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 Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School last inspected?
Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary 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 Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Kingswood Education Catering At Ringstead CE 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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