Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - 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: Chipping Norton Secondary School, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 And Ward @ Chipping Norton 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 And Ward @ Chipping Norton School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Childcare (The Ace Centre) Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chipping Norton Pre School Caring Premises | 113 yards away | Exempt | |
| Beech Haven Care Home Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Lido Cafe - SEASONAL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Zonda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Spice Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Flamin Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School
What is Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School last inspected?
Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton School holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Edwards And Ward @ Chipping Norton 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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