Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn 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 2026, 5 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: Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9ET
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn 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 Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn (ASC, Holiday Camps & Around Table) Caring Premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Pilgrims Friend Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Penguin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Abingdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School
What is Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn 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 Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn 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 Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Edwards & Ward at Fitzwaryn 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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