Kingsthorpe Village Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Kingsthorpe Village 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: Knights Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6QL
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 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% | ← Kingsthorpe Village Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 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 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 Kingsthorpe Village 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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Friday Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Arizi Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| BP Harborough Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Boughton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Boofia Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
What is Kingsthorpe Village Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Kingsthorpe Village 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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School last inspected?
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School?
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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kingsthorpe Village 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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