Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: Freehold Community School, Sidmouth Street, Oldham, OL9 7RG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary 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 Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashi's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Ashti Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Bakey Cakeyz Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| 247Hotel.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| A Brothers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| All Saints Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy
What is Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary 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 Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy last inspected?
Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary 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 Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Focus Trust - Freehold Community Primary 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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