Newton Poppleford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Newton Poppleford 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0EL
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Newton Poppleford 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% | ← Newton Poppleford 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 Very 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 Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Southern Cross Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Four Elms Fruit Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| East Hill Pride Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Brandon Care Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Newton Poppleford Primary School
What is Newton Poppleford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Newton Poppleford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School last inspected?
Newton Poppleford Primary School was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Newton Poppleford 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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