East The Water Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
East The Water 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 19 December 2025, 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: Mines Road, East The Water, Bideford, EX39 4BZ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts East The Water Primary 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% | ← East The Water Primary 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to East The Water Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Tors Stores Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Biddy Baps Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Clearwater Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Croyde Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Kingsley House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bideford Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Gurkha Bideford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about East The Water Primary School
What is East The Water Primary School's food hygiene rating?
East The Water Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 19 December 2025.
Is East The Water 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 East The Water Primary School last inspected?
East The Water Primary School was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
How does East The Water Primary School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and East The Water Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects East The Water 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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East The Water Primary School is one of 299 rated food businesses in Bideford. See every hygiene rating in Bideford →
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