St Barnabas Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oxford City
St Barnabas Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: Hart Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BN
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so St Barnabas Primary School sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← St Barnabas Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St Barnabas 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 St Barnabas Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Shami Lebanese Restaurant And Richmond Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - Blavatnik School Of Government Mobile caterer | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Al-Andalus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Angels Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Brown's Bar And Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| 100121367388 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
Questions about St Barnabas Primary School
What is St Barnabas Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Barnabas Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 3 September 2025.
Is St Barnabas Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Barnabas Primary School last inspected?
St Barnabas Primary School was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months 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 St Barnabas Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Barnabas Primary 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, while St Barnabas Primary School holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects St Barnabas 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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