Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Staffordshire Moorlands
Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: Pennine Way, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST8 7EB
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey 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 Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roaring Meg Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Taylorshaw @ Woodhouse Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cafe Vita @ Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2018 |
| Greggs@londis Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Londis Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Hosi Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Little Rockets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| High Spirits Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School
What is Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey 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 Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey 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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Edwards & Ward @ Oxhey First School is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
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