Aspens At The Newark Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Aspens At The Newark Academy 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 12 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: The Newark Academy, London Road, Balderton, NG24 3AL
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Aspens At The Newark Academy among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Aspens At The Newark Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Aspens At The Newark Academy 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 Aspens At The Newark Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Jennys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bridge House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2015 |
| Kaho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Balderton Village Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Hope House School And Vacation Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Gladstone House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Gannets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Aspens At The Newark Academy
What is Aspens At The Newark Academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspens At The Newark Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Aspens At The Newark Academy 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 Aspens At The Newark Academy last inspected?
Aspens At The Newark Academy was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens At The Newark Academy?
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 Aspens At The Newark Academy compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens At The Newark Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Aspens At The Newark Academy 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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