Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership 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 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Woolfardisworthy, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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 96 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 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 Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership 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 Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Woolsery Post Office \& Stores Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Steve Davey & Partners Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership
What is Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership's food hygiene rating?
Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership 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 Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership last inspected?
Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Woolsery Primary School - Village Schools Partnership 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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