Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Wychwood County Primary School, Milton Road, Shipton under Wychwood, OX7 6BD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP 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 Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce At Wychwood C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| West Acton Superstores Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Barney Buggs - St Michaels Stores Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Sugarboo & The Cotswold Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Cherubs Nursery and Aftercare Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| The Wychwood Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Shipton-Under-Wychwood Cricket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | Exempt | |
| Milton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP
What is Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP's food hygiene rating?
Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP 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 Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP last inspected?
Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP?
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 Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Wychwood CE Primary School - WASP 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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