Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools 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 11 March 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: Oliver Tomkins Ce Junior School, Beaumaris Road, Toothill, SN5 8LW
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools 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 Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Way Pharmacy Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2021 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Britz Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Alpha Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Tregoze Primary School) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Batleys Swindon Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| 14forty (c/o Oxford Brookes University) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools
What is Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools's food hygiene rating?
Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools 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 Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools last inspected?
Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools?
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 Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Oliver Tomkins CE VA Schools 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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