Saddleworth High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Saddleworth High 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 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Huddersfield Road, Diggle, OL3 5NU
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Saddleworth High School among the 1,254 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Saddleworth High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Saddleworth High 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 Saddleworth High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Diggle Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Diggle Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Kate's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Prep'd Up Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Diggle Day Nursery & Education Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Saddleworth Cookery School Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Diggle Before and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Saddleworth High School
What is Saddleworth High School's food hygiene rating?
Saddleworth High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Saddleworth High 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 Saddleworth High School last inspected?
Saddleworth High School was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saddleworth High 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 Saddleworth High School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Saddleworth High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Saddleworth High 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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