West Exe School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

West Exe School is a school/college/university located at Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter
Postcode
EX2 9JU
Local Authority
Exeter City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1803566

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of West Exe School?

West Exe School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was West Exe School last inspected?

West Exe School was last inspected on 2025-06-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is West Exe School located?

West Exe School is located at Hatherleigh Road, Exeter , EX2 9JU, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX2 postcode area.