St Nicholas Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
St Nicholas Church of England 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 2 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: Ash Walk, Henstridge, BA8 0QD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts St Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Pre School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2021 |
| Bird In Hand Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 October 2024 |
| Henstridge Village Hall Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Henstridge Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2025 |
| Henstridge Community Fridge and Larder Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| The Virginia Ash Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Grassroots Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
What is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 October 2025.
Is St Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School last inspected?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 2 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 St Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects St Nicholas Church of England 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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