Wootton Preschool Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Wootton Preschool Playgroup 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 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: Wootton Memorial Hall, High Street, Wootton, NN4 6JR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Wootton Preschool Playgroup among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Wootton Preschool Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Wootton Preschool Playgroup 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 Wootton Preschool Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella's Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Busy Bees Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| 81 Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Wooldale Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Wootton Preschool Playgroup
What is Wootton Preschool Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Wootton Preschool Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Wootton Preschool Playgroup 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 Wootton Preschool Playgroup last inspected?
Wootton Preschool Playgroup was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wootton Preschool Playgroup?
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 Wootton Preschool Playgroup compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wootton Preschool Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Wootton Preschool Playgroup 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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