Kingsmead Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
Kingsmead Academy 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: South Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2NE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Kingsmead Academy 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% | ← Kingsmead Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kingsmead Academy 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 Kingsmead Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Golden Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Wiveliscombe Rugby Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Thornes Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wivey Larder Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Kingsmead Academy
What is Kingsmead Academy's food hygiene rating?
Kingsmead Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Kingsmead Academy 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 Kingsmead Academy last inspected?
Kingsmead Academy was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Kingsmead Academy?
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 Kingsmead Academy compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Kingsmead Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kingsmead Academy 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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