High Ham C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
High Ham C of E 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 February 2025, 16 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: High Ham Church Of England Primary School, Burrow Lane, High Ham, TA10 9BY
How it compares in Somerset
That puts High Ham C of E Primary School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← High Ham C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 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 High Ham C of E 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 High Ham C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Ham Lunch Club Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2020 |
| Tricky Cider Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Bere Cider Company Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Dairyhouse Farm Catering Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Pitney Farm Market Garden Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Pitney Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pitney Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about High Ham C of E Primary School
What is High Ham C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
High Ham C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 24 February 2025.
Is High Ham C of E 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 High Ham C of E Primary School last inspected?
High Ham C of E Primary School was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 High Ham C of E 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 High Ham C of E Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and High Ham C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects High Ham C of E 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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