Oakwood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Oakwood School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 June 2025, 13 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: Oakwood Special School, Druids Walk, Brownhills, WS9 9JS
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakwood School sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Oakwood School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefort JMI School/college/university | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Headstart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Alrewych Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Shire Oak Academy Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Oakwood School
What is Oakwood School's food hygiene rating?
Oakwood School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Oakwood School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakwood School last inspected?
Oakwood School was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oakwood School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Oakwood School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Oakwood School holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Oakwood 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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Oakwood School is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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