The Kings of Wessex Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
The Kings of Wessex Academy 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Kings of Wessex Academy among the 4,825 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← The Kings of Wessex Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Very 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2016 |
| Coffee @ The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 December 2025 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bath Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2025 |
| Jai Dee Asian Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Court House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Clarke’s of Cheddar Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Kings of Wessex Academy
What is The Kings of Wessex Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Kings of Wessex Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 5 January 2026.
Is The Kings of Wessex Academy 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy last inspected?
The Kings of Wessex Academy was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Kings of Wessex Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Kings of Wessex Academy 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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