Witheridge C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Witheridge C Of E 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 20 January 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: Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8AH
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Witheridge C Of E 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% | ← Witheridge C Of E 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Witheridge C Of E 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 Witheridge C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S W C H Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| Two Moors Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Mitre Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 October 2025 |
| Witheridge Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Witheridge Newsagents Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2016 |
| La Petite Bouchee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Witheridge C Of E Primary School
What is Witheridge C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Witheridge C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Witheridge C Of E 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 Witheridge C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Witheridge C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 20 January 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 Witheridge C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Witheridge C Of E 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 Witheridge C Of E Primary School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Witheridge C Of E 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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