Nether Stowey VC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Nether Stowey VC 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Nether Stowey Church Of England Primary School, Mill Close, Nether Stowey, TA5 1NX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Nether Stowey VC Primary School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Nether Stowey VC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Nether Stowey VC 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 Nether Stowey VC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowey Bears Pre-School Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Merrywood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2010 |
| Coleridge Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Ancient Mariner Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Quantock Stores Post Office & Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Faun & Co Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Kris Convenience Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Old House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2010 |
Questions about Nether Stowey VC Primary School
What is Nether Stowey VC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Nether Stowey VC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Nether Stowey VC 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 Nether Stowey VC Primary School last inspected?
Nether Stowey VC Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nether Stowey VC 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 Nether Stowey VC Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Nether Stowey VC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Nether Stowey VC 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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