West Hill Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

West Hill Primary School is a school/college/university located at Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1UQ, in the East Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Devon oversees 1,535 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Devon is 4.7 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
Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary
Postcode
EX11 1UQ
Local Authority
East Devon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
804854

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of West Hill Primary School?

West Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Devon.

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 Hill Primary School last inspected?

West Hill Primary School was last inspected on 2025-04-24. 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 Hill Primary School located?

West Hill Primary School is located at Beech Park, West Hill, Ottery St Mary , EX11 1UQ, in the East Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX11 postcode area.