Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Somerset
Aspens @ Birdwell 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 11 February 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: Birdwell Primary School, Hollis Close, Long Ashton, BS41 9AZ
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 @ Birdwell 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 Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Cherry Blossom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens @ Northleaze Primary School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School
What is Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Aspens @ Birdwell 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 Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School last inspected?
Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 @ Birdwell Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 @ Birdwell Primary 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, while Aspens @ Birdwell Primary School holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Aspens @ Birdwell 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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