Cragside C of E Cont Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Cragside C of E Cont Primary School is a school/college/university located at Westloch Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6LW, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Northumberland oversees 3,530 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.9 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Westloch Road, Cramlington, Northumberland
Postcode
NE23 6LW
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
289061

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cragside C of E Cont Primary School?

Cragside C of E Cont Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Northumberland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Cragside C of E Cont Primary School last inspected?

Cragside C of E Cont Primary School was last inspected on 2025-11-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Cragside C of E Cont Primary School located?

Cragside C of E Cont Primary School is located at Westloch Road, Cramlington, Northumberland , NE23 6LW, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE23 postcode area.