Chilworth House Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Chilworth House Lower 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: Chilworth House Thame Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JP
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Chilworth House Lower 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% | ← Chilworth House Lower 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chilworth House Lower 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 Chilworth House Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilworth House Upper School School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Burger King at Welcome Break Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| KFC at Welcome Break Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Starbucks at Welcome Break Oxford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Subway at Welcome Break Oxford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| WHSmith at Welcome Break Oxford Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| BP Petrol Station at Welcome Break Oxford Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ramada Hotel at Welcome Break Oxford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Chilworth House Lower School
What is Chilworth House Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Chilworth House Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Chilworth House Lower 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 Chilworth House Lower School last inspected?
Chilworth House Lower School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Chilworth House Lower School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Chilworth House Lower 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 Chilworth House Lower School holds a 4. 186 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Chilworth House Lower 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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