Newtownstewart Model Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
Newtownstewart Model 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 6 Baronscourt Road, Middle Deer Park, Newtownstewart, BT78 4EX
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Newtownstewart Model Primary School among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Newtownstewart Model Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Newtownstewart Model 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 Newtownstewart Model Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Clanmil Housing Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Hamilton's Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| The Golden Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Gallaghers First and Last Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| St Patrick's PS Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Day Care Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| Abercorn Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Newtownstewart Model Primary School
What is Newtownstewart Model Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Newtownstewart Model Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Newtownstewart Model 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 Newtownstewart Model Primary School last inspected?
Newtownstewart Model Primary School was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newtownstewart Model 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 Newtownstewart Model Primary School compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Newtownstewart Model Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Newtownstewart Model 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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