Kingswood@Brixworth Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Kingswood@Brixworth Primary 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Brixworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Froxhill Crescent, Brixworth, NN6 9BG
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Kingswood@Brixworth Primary among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Kingswood@Brixworth Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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@Brixworth Primary 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@Brixworth Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oaks After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2019 |
| Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Sunny Socks Nursery Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Brixworth Central Sports Club Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2020 |
| The Workhouse of Brixworth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Pytchley Court Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Olive Branch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Brixworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Kingswood@Brixworth Primary
What is Kingswood@Brixworth Primary's food hygiene rating?
Kingswood@Brixworth Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Kingswood@Brixworth Primary 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@Brixworth Primary last inspected?
Kingswood@Brixworth Primary was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingswood@Brixworth Primary?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingswood@Brixworth Primary compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kingswood@Brixworth Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kingswood@Brixworth Primary 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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