Oakway Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Oakway 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: Oakway Academy, 102 Oakway, Wellingborough, NN8 4SD
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Oakway Primary Academy among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Oakway Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Oakway 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 Oakway Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Oakway Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Bengeworth Court Social Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Elestee Eats Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Wellingborough Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Dianas Health & Fitness Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| Agatha's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
Questions about Oakway Primary Academy
What is Oakway Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Oakway Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Oakway 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 Oakway Primary Academy last inspected?
Oakway Primary Academy was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakway 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 Oakway Primary Academy compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Oakway Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Oakway 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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