Otterton C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Otterton C Of E 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 6 January 2026, 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: Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7HU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Otterton C Of E Primary School among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Otterton C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Otterton C Of E 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 Otterton C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Old Vicarage Retirement Home Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Otterton Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Sir Walter Rayleigh Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| East Budleigh Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Drakes Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cornwall College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Otterton C Of E Primary School
What is Otterton C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Otterton C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Otterton C Of E 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 Otterton C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Otterton C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Otterton C Of E Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Otterton C Of E Primary School compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Otterton C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Otterton C Of E 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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Otterton C Of E Primary School is one of 63 rated food businesses in Budleigh Salterton. See every hygiene rating in Budleigh Salterton →
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