West Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
West Hill 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1UQ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts West Hill 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% | ← West Hill 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 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 West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2015 |
| Posh-Nosh West Point Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Kings Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ottery St Mary Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 July 2018 |
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Ottery St Mary Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2017 |
| Kings School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about West Hill Primary School
What is West Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
West Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 24 April 2025.
Is West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School last inspected?
West Hill Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 West Hill 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 West Hill 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 West Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects West Hill 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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West Hill Primary School is one of 48 rated food businesses in Ottery St Mary. See every hygiene rating in Ottery St Mary →
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