Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Parkham 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
This is a fresh result: Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Parkham Cp School, Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PL
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership 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% | ← Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Parkham 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 Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| South Yeo Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2013 |
| Hoops Inn And Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Atlantic Academy School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Buckland Brewer Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2016 |
| Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School - Village Schools Partnership School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership
What is Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership's food hygiene rating?
Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Parkham 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 Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership last inspected?
Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Parkham 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Parkham Primary School - Village Schools Partnership is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Parkham 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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