The Ridgeway Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
The Ridgeway Primary 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: The Ridgeway Primary School West Street, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UL
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Ridgeway Primary 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% | ← The Ridgeway Primary 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 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 The Ridgeway Primary 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 The Ridgeway Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridgeway CE Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Letcombe Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| B & J Pert Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Haynes Of Challow Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2023 |
| Challows Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Richmond Letcombe Regis Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Greyhound Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dolce at King Alfreds School West School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Ridgeway Primary School
What is The Ridgeway Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Ridgeway Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Ridgeway Primary 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 The Ridgeway Primary School last inspected?
The Ridgeway Primary School was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 The Ridgeway Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Ridgeway Primary 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 The Ridgeway Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Ridgeway Primary 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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