King Edward VI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
King Edward VI School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: King Edward VI School was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so King Edward VI School sits behind roughly 2,993 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← King Edward VI School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bolland Hall Day Nursery Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chantry Middle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cafe Des Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Cafe Vault Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Morpeth Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about King Edward VI School
What is King Edward VI School's food hygiene rating?
King Edward VI School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 2 June 2026.
Is King Edward VI School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was King Edward VI School last inspected?
King Edward VI School was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 King Edward VI School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Edward VI School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while King Edward VI School holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects King Edward VI 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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