Deddington Partnership Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Deddington Partnership Pre-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 4 December 2025, 7 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: The Partnership Foundation Stage Unit Earls Lane, Deddington, OX15 0TJ
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Deddington Partnership Pre-School among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Deddington Partnership Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Deddington Partnership Pre-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 Deddington Partnership Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering @ Deddington Primary School Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| High Flyers Oxford Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Eagles Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2024 |
| Quince and Clover 'On The Square' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Unicorn Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Featherton House Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Deddington Partnership Pre-School
What is Deddington Partnership Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Deddington Partnership Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Deddington Partnership Pre-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 Deddington Partnership Pre-School last inspected?
Deddington Partnership Pre-School was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deddington Partnership Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Deddington Partnership Pre-School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Deddington Partnership Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Deddington Partnership Pre-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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