Skips Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cherwell
Skips Pre-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 29 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Kidlington Primary School Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1EA
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Skips Pre-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% | ← Skips Pre-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 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 Skips Pre-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 Skips Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd at West Kidlington Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Gurkha Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Oxford house Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Midcounties Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Gosford Hill School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Harvey’s Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Londis ( Fairfax store ) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Edward Feild Primary (Breakfast & After School Clubs) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Skips Pre-School
What is Skips Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Skips Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 29 March 2017.
Is Skips Pre-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 Skips Pre-School last inspected?
Skips Pre-School was last inspected on 29 March 2017, more than 9 years 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 Skips Pre-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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Skips Pre-School compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Skips Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Skips Pre-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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