Goodleigh C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Goodleigh C Of E 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
This is a fresh result: Goodleigh C Of E Primary School was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Goodleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Goodleigh C Of E 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% | ← Goodleigh C Of E 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 Goodleigh 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 Goodleigh C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Bulldog Fish Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Chelfham House Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Littlepeas Childminding Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Junglaroo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Eden Park Academy School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Goodleigh C Of E Primary School
What is Goodleigh C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Goodleigh C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Goodleigh C Of E 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 Goodleigh C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Goodleigh C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Goodleigh C Of E 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 Goodleigh 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, and Goodleigh C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Goodleigh 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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