Longford Park Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Longford Park Primary 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: Longford Park Primary School Longford Park Road, Banbury, OX15 4FU
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Longford Park Primary School among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Longford Park Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Longford Park Primary 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 Longford Park Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All The Good Stuff Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Banbury RFC Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Banbury Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Butler’s Catering Service’s Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Chasewell Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Banbury Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Longford Park Primary School
What is Longford Park Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Longford Park Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Longford Park Primary 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 Longford Park Primary School last inspected?
Longford Park Primary School was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longford Park Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Longford Park Primary School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Longford Park Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Longford Park Primary 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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