Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower 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
This is a fresh result: Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Towersey Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NW
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower 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% | ← Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower 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 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 Harrison at Lord Williams's 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.
Questions about Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School
What is Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower 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 Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School last inspected?
Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower 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 Harrison at Lord Williams's 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, and Harrison at Lord Williams's Lower School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Harrison at Lord Williams's 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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