Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Swimbridge Church Of England 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Swimbridge Church Of England 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 Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2009 |
| Slimming World Franchise School/college/university | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| The Jack Russell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Swimbridge Pre-School Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2008 |
| Swimbridge House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Green Man Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| PiQi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School
What is Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Swimbridge Church Of England 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 Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swimbridge Church Of England Primary 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 Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Swimbridge Church Of England 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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