Godshill Primary School - Compass food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Isle of Wight
Godshill Primary School - Compass holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: Godshill Primary School, School Road, Godshill, PO38 3HJ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Godshill Primary School - Compass sits behind roughly 1,302 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,040 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ← Godshill Primary School - Compass | |
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Godshill Primary School - Compass 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 Godshill Primary School - Compass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Griffins Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Ever Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Godshill Bakehouse Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Thai Journey Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Godshill Village Shop & Post Office Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| The Old World Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Godshill Cider Barn Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
Questions about Godshill Primary School - Compass
What is Godshill Primary School - Compass's food hygiene rating?
Godshill Primary School - Compass has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Isle of Wight Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Godshill Primary School - Compass safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Godshill Primary School - Compass last inspected?
Godshill Primary School - Compass was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Godshill Primary School - Compass?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Godshill Primary School - Compass compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while Godshill Primary School - Compass holds a 3. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Godshill Primary School - Compass 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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