Appleton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
Appleton Primary 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: C Of E Primary School Church Road, Appleton, Abingdon, OX13 5JL
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Appleton Primary School among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Appleton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Appleton Primary 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 Appleton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Community Shop Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Shrublands Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| St Michael & St Denys Thursday Club Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Ferryman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| The Bear & Ragged Staff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Merry Miller Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Appleton Primary School
What is Appleton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Appleton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Appleton Primary 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 Appleton Primary School last inspected?
Appleton Primary School was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Appleton Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Appleton Primary School compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Appleton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Appleton Primary 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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