Oxclose Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sunderland
Oxclose Primary Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Oxclose Primary Academy was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LA
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Oxclose Primary Academy among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Oxclose Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 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 Oxclose Primary Academy 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 Oxclose Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracked Bean Roastery Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Blackfell Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| A M F Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Am Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
Questions about Oxclose Primary Academy
What is Oxclose Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Oxclose Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Oxclose Primary Academy 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 Oxclose Primary Academy last inspected?
Oxclose Primary Academy was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oxclose Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oxclose Primary Academy compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Oxclose Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Oxclose Primary Academy 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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