Parracombe C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Parracombe C Of E Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QJ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Parracombe C Of E Primary School sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Parracombe C Of E Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Parracombe C Of E 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 Parracombe C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parracombe Village Hall Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Highfield House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Moorlands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
| Westland Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Heddon Valley Grab & Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Caffyn's Farm Barn Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Caffyn's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2019 |
Questions about Parracombe C Of E Primary School
What is Parracombe C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Parracombe C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Parracombe C Of E Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parracombe C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Parracombe C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parracombe C Of E 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parracombe C Of E Primary School compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Parracombe C Of E Primary School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Parracombe C Of E 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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