The Oratory Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
The Oratory Preparatory 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 17 June 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Oxfordshire ratings →
Address: The Oratory Preparatory School Great Oaks, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF
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How this rating has changed
The Oratory Preparatory School was re-inspected on 17 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 South Oxfordshire
That puts The Oratory Preparatory School among the 815 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 72% 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 | 815 | 72% | ← The Oratory Preparatory School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 181 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 126 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 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 The Oratory Preparatory 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 The Oratory Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Rehabilitation Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Chana Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 October 2025 |
| The Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Path Hill Outdoors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Cabin Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Hempen Cooperative Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2021 |
| James Norman Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Oratory Preparatory School
What is The Oratory Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
The Oratory Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Oratory Preparatory 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 The Oratory Preparatory School last inspected?
The Oratory Preparatory School was last inspected on 17 June 2026, 2 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 The Oratory Preparatory 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oratory Preparatory School compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
72% of the 1,134 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Oratory Preparatory School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects The Oratory Preparatory 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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