Roundswell Community Primary Academy. food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Devon
Roundswell Community Primary Academy. 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 16 January 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: Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Roundswell Community Primary Academy. sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Roundswell Community Primary Academy. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Roundswell Community 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 Roundswell Community Primary Academy., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2010 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2014 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2005 |
| Imagination Avenue Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Roundswell Community Primary Academy.
What is Roundswell Community Primary Academy.'s food hygiene rating?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy. has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Roundswell Community Primary Academy. 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 Roundswell Community Primary Academy. last inspected?
Roundswell Community Primary Academy. was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Roundswell Community Primary Academy.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roundswell Community 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, while Roundswell Community Primary Academy. holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Roundswell Community 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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