Beech Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Beech Hill 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: Beech Hill Primary School 1 Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Beech Hill Primary School among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Beech Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrissys childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| ACG Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Blakelaw Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Bread Machine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Chapel Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Beech Hill Primary School
What is Beech Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Beech Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Primary School last inspected?
Beech Hill Primary School was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beech Hill Primary 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 Beech Hill Primary School compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Beech Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Beech Hill 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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