Hartland Primary School \& Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Hartland Primary School \& Pre 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
This is a fresh result: Hartland Primary School \& Pre School was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North Road, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6BP
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Hartland Primary School \& Pre School among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Hartland Primary School \& Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 Hartland Primary School \& Pre 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 Hartland Primary School \& Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Pop In Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Hartland Parish Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | Exempt | |
| Coffee On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Shamrock Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Hartland Primary School \& Pre School
What is Hartland Primary School \& Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Hartland Primary School \& Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Hartland Primary School \& Pre 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 Hartland Primary School \& Pre School last inspected?
Hartland Primary School \& Pre School was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hartland Primary School \& Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hartland Primary School \& Pre School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Hartland Primary School \& Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Hartland Primary School \& Pre 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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