Sampford Arundel Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Sampford Arundel 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: Sampford Arundel, TA21 9QN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sampford Arundel Primary School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Sampford Arundel Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sampford Arundel 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 Sampford Arundel Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Beambridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Coffee # 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Sampford Arundel Primary School
What is Sampford Arundel Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Sampford Arundel Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Sampford Arundel 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 Sampford Arundel Primary School last inspected?
Sampford Arundel Primary School was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sampford Arundel Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sampford Arundel Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sampford Arundel Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sampford Arundel 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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