Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: Rush Common Cp School Hendred Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2AW
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 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 Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common 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.
Questions about Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School
What is Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School's food hygiene rating?
Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common 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 Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School last inspected?
Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Abingdon Learning Trust at Rush Common 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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