Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oxford City
Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
How this rating has changed
Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery among the 1,205 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 | 1,205 | 87% | ← Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery 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 Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Barnardo's - Viking House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Brandon Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
Questions about Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery
What is Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery last inspected?
Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery was last inspected on 10 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Little Pioneer Co-operative Childcare John Radcliffe Nursery 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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