St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 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.
Address: St Oswalds Park Wren Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BG
How it compares in Durham
That puts St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre 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 St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT Rani Convenience Store Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aycliffe School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Thornbeck College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Woodham Academy 4175 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre
What is St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre's food hygiene rating?
St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre last inspected?
St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre 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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