Woolacombe County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Woolacombe County Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Woolacombe County Primary School sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Woolacombe County Primary School | |
| 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 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 Woolacombe County 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 Woolacombe County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandunes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2010 |
| Mortehoe & Woolacombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2016 |
| St Sabinus Parish Church Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2008 |
| Calvary Chapel Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2010 |
| Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Woolacombe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Drift Coffee House and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| The Tides Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Woolacombe County Primary School
What is Woolacombe County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Woolacombe County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Woolacombe County Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woolacombe County Primary School last inspected?
Woolacombe County Primary School was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Woolacombe County 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woolacombe County 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, while Woolacombe County Primary School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Woolacombe County 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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