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New Hinksey CE Primary School food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Oxford City

New Hinksey CE 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 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Vicarage Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4RQ

How it compares in Oxford City

That puts New Hinksey CE Primary School 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.

Every rated food business in Oxford City
5 out of 5 1,205 87% ← New Hinksey CE Primary 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

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 New Hinksey CE 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 New Hinksey CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 378 yards away 5 - Very good 18 July 2024
Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 9 February 2023
Boost Juice Bars Retailers - other 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 12 March 2024
Benugo Cafe At John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 3 April 2024
Artisan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 12 April 2024
BaxterStorey at Egrove Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 22 April 2026
Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 12 December 2025
Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 3 January 2024

Questions about New Hinksey CE Primary School

What is New Hinksey CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?

New Hinksey CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 3 May 2024.

Is New Hinksey CE 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 New Hinksey CE Primary School last inspected?

New Hinksey CE Primary School was last inspected on 3 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 New Hinksey CE Primary School?

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 New Hinksey CE Primary School 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 New Hinksey CE Primary School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Oxford City Council inspects New Hinksey CE 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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