Kirklington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Kirklington 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 25 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: School Lane, Kirklington, Newark on Trent, NG22 8NG
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Kirklington Primary School 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% | ← Kirklington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Kirklington 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 Kirklington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklington Village Hall Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Wings School Nottingham School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Edingley Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Maxeys Farm Shop And Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Kirklington Primary School
What is Kirklington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kirklington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 25 March 2021.
Is Kirklington 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 Kirklington Primary School last inspected?
Kirklington Primary School was last inspected on 25 March 2021, more than 5 years 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 Kirklington Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Kirklington Primary School 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 Kirklington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Kirklington 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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