Carterton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Carterton 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 14 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: Carterton County Primary School, Burford Road, Carterton, OX18 3AD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Carterton Primary School among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Carterton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Carterton 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 Carterton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Carterton Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| St John the Evangelist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
| The Kitchen At Carterton Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2018 |
| Burford Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee - Carterton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Carterton Primary School
What is Carterton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Carterton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Carterton 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 Carterton Primary School last inspected?
Carterton Primary School was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carterton 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 Carterton Primary School compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Carterton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Carterton 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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