Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Thomas Franks at St. Mary's 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 15 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: 13 St Andrews Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1HS
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Thomas Franks at St. Mary's 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 Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity C of E Primary School School/college/university | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Smart Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Treetops Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Christ Church Centre Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Scoop Room/ Gelato Henley Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| R D Catering at Henley Masonic Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Salisbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School
What is Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Thomas Franks at St. Mary's 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 Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School last inspected?
Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School was last inspected on 15 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 Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory 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, and Thomas Franks at St. Mary's Preparatory School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Thomas Franks at St. Mary's 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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