Northbourne CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Northbourne CE 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Cockcroft Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8LJ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Northbourne CE Primary School sits behind roughly 808 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ← Northbourne CE Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Good
- 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 Northbourne 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 Northbourne CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Next Thing Education Camps Ltd School/college/university | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| The Mulberry Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Didcot Baptist Church and Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Golden Circle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Fleur De Lys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Didcot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Amin Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2021 |
Questions about Northbourne CE Primary School
What is Northbourne CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Northbourne CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Northbourne CE 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 Northbourne CE Primary School last inspected?
Northbourne CE Primary School was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northbourne CE Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northbourne CE Primary School compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Northbourne CE Primary School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Northbourne 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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