Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Somerset
Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: West Leigh County Infant Schoo, Westfield Drive, Backwell, BS48 3NG
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Aspens @ West Leigh Infants 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 Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowside Pre-School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Backwell After School Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Rainbow Pre School Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Consensus Support Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Hopper Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Backwell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School
What is Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Aspens @ West Leigh Infants 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School last inspected?
Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens @ West Leigh Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Aspens @ West Leigh Infants 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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