The Orchard School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
The Orchard School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Orchard School among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Orchard School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 The Orchard 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 The Orchard School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoms at Bloxcidge House Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about The Orchard School
What is The Orchard School's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Orchard 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orchard School last inspected?
The Orchard School was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchard 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orchard School compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Orchard 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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