Filleigh Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Filleigh Community Primary School 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 13 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: Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RS
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Filleigh Community Primary School sits behind roughly 1,236 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← Filleigh Community Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Filleigh Community 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 Filleigh Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Stags Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Huxtable Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Dr Peppa's Condiments Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| East & West Buckland Parish Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2016 |
| Middle Hill Farm Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| The Bell Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Hancocks Devon Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2014 |
Questions about Filleigh Community Primary School
What is Filleigh Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Filleigh Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Devon Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Filleigh Community Primary School 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 Filleigh Community Primary School last inspected?
Filleigh Community Primary School was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Filleigh Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Filleigh Community 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 Filleigh Community Primary School holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Filleigh Community 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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