King Edward VI School

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 2 June 2026 by Northumberland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for King Edward VI School, from May 2019 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of King Edward VI School.

Food hygiene rating history for King Edward VI School
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 May 2019	5 / 5	Very good
2 May 2024	5 / 5	Very good
2 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

King Edward VI School in Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Cottingwood Lane,
Morpeth,
Northumberland,
NE61 1DN

King Edward VI School Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for King Edward VI School. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects King Edward VI School?

Food hygiene at King Edward VI School is inspected by Northumberland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northumberland.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about King Edward VI School

What is King Edward VI School’s food hygiene rating?

King Edward VI School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 June 2026.

When was King Edward VI School last inspected?

King Edward VI School was last inspected by Northumberland on 2 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.