The Oxford Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
The Oxford Academy 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 17 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: Sandy Lane West, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6JZ
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts The Oxford Academy among the 1,207 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,207 | 87% | ← The Oxford Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 151 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 The Oxford Academy 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 Oxford Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Beeyoutiful Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Chama Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cagney's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Burger King Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Oxford Academy
What is The Oxford Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 17 March 2026.
Is The Oxford Academy 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 The Oxford Academy last inspected?
The Oxford Academy was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oxford Academy?
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 The Oxford Academy compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,382 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxford Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects The Oxford Academy 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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