Cherry Fields Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Cherry Fields 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Cherry Fields Primary School 21 Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Cherry Fields 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% | ← Cherry Fields 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cherry Fields 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 Cherry Fields Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Banbury Catering (Commercial) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| DB foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2019 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Claire's Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Cherry Fields Primary School
What is Cherry Fields Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cherry Fields Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Cherry Fields 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 Cherry Fields Primary School last inspected?
Cherry Fields Primary School was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Cherry Fields Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cherry Fields 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 Cherry Fields Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Cherry Fields 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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