Bruern Abbey School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Bruern Abbey 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Bruern Abbey School Chesterton House The Lane, Chesterton, OX26 1UY
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Bruern Abbey 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% | ← Bruern Abbey 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 Good
- 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 Bruern Abbey 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 Bruern Abbey School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| OCC Catering Services @ St Edburgs (Lower) Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bicester Kingsmere Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bicester Avenue Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| M&S Food Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| Next Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
Questions about Bruern Abbey School
What is Bruern Abbey School's food hygiene rating?
Bruern Abbey School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Bruern Abbey 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 Bruern Abbey School last inspected?
Bruern Abbey School was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Bruern Abbey School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bruern Abbey School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bruern Abbey School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Bruern Abbey 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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