Newport Community School Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Newport Community School Primary Academy 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Newport Community School Primary Academy 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% | ← Newport Community School Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2014 |
| 28 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Eden Park Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Arundel House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Newport Community School Primary Academy
What is Newport Community School Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Newport Community School Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Newport Community School Primary Academy 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy last inspected?
Newport Community School Primary Academy was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newport Community School Primary Academy 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 Newport Community School Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Newport Community School Primary Academy 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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