Oakham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rutland
Oakham 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 February 2026, 5 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: Barraclough Hall, Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 6QG
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Oakham School among the 347 places in Rutland holding top marks, 85% 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 | 347 | 85% | ← Oakham School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 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 Oakham 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 Oakham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Mace Shop Convinience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Oakham C of E Primary School School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Ark Asociation School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hitchen's Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at English Martyrs Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Rutland House Community Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Castle Cottage at Oakham Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
Questions about Oakham School
What is Oakham School's food hygiene rating?
Oakham School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Oakham 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 Oakham School last inspected?
Oakham School was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakham School compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Oakham School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Oakham 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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