Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Teignbridge
Kingskerswell C Of E 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon, TQ12 5HN
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Kingskerswell 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 Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bale's Wellbeing Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Alston Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bessmount Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
Questions about Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School
What is Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Kingskerswell C Of E 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 Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School?
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 Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Kingskerswell C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Kingskerswell 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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