Holroyd Howe Kingsley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Holroyd Howe Kingsley 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 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Torridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torridge ratings →
Address: Kingsley School, Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Holroyd Howe Kingsley School among the 587 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 587 | 86% | ← Holroyd Howe Kingsley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 Holroyd Howe Kingsley 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 Holroyd Howe Kingsley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bideford College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Highwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Burger Van Football Club Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Linton Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2016 |
| Ellerton Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| First Inn Last Out Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Inba Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe Kingsley School
What is Holroyd Howe Kingsley School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe Kingsley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Holroyd Howe Kingsley 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 Holroyd Howe Kingsley School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe Kingsley School was last inspected on 17 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holroyd Howe Kingsley 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holroyd Howe Kingsley School compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 685 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Holroyd Howe Kingsley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Holroyd Howe Kingsley 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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