Marpool Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Marpool 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: Moorfield Road, Exmouth, EX8 3QW
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Marpool Primary School among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Marpool Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Marpool 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 Marpool Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Exmouth Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hope Church Exmouth Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe@ Car Wash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| LED Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Dove Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Exmouth Community College - Kitchen 4 School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Marpool Primary School
What is Marpool Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Marpool Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Marpool 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 Marpool Primary School last inspected?
Marpool Primary School was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marpool Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Marpool Primary School compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Marpool Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Marpool 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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