Oulton CE First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stafford
Oulton CE First 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 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Oulton C Of E First School, Rock Crescent, Oulton, ST15 8UH
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Oulton CE First School among the 778 places in Stafford 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Oulton CE First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 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 Oulton CE First 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 Oulton CE First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Village Hall Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Oulton Abbey Care Home Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Alleynes Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alleynes Sport Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Christ Church Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Oulton CE First School
What is Oulton CE First School's food hygiene rating?
Oulton CE First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Oulton CE First 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 Oulton CE First School last inspected?
Oulton CE First School was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oulton CE First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oulton CE First School compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Oulton CE First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Oulton CE First 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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