Cheney School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
Cheney 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
This is a fresh result: Cheney School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cheney Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7QH
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Cheney School among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Cheney School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Cheney 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 Cheney School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Belota Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Amigos Burritos Mexican Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Antep Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Cheney School
What is Cheney School's food hygiene rating?
Cheney School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Cheney 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 Cheney School last inspected?
Cheney School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cheney 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 Cheney School compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Cheney School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Cheney 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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