Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Hugh Sexey CoE Middle 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 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: Sexeys Road, Blackford, BS28 4ND
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 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 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 Hugh Sexey CoE Middle 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 Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Village Hall Other catering premises | 202 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bioaqua Farm Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Coombes Micro Dairy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2026 |
| Poplar Farm B&B Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2019 |
| Chub's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Splott Farm Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School
What is Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Hugh Sexey CoE Middle 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 Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School last inspected?
Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 Hugh Sexey CoE Middle 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Hugh Sexey CoE Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Hugh Sexey CoE Middle 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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