St John's CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
St John's CofE 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: St Johns Primary School, Priory, Wellington, TA21 9EJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts St John's CofE 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% | ← St John's CofE 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 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 St John's CofE 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 St John's CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Place Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Regional Office West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Kings Arms Community Hub Warm Space Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Seeability Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2024 |
| Rachel's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
Questions about St John's CofE Primary School
What is St John's CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St John's CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 October 2025.
Is St John's CofE 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 St John's CofE Primary School last inspected?
St John's CofE Primary School was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 St John's CofE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St John's CofE 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 St John's CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects St John's CofE 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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