ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
ABM Catering at Caldecott 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
This is a fresh result: ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Caldecott Junior School Caldecott Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5HB
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts ABM Catering at Caldecott 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% | ← ABM Catering at Caldecott 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Primary School After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| All Care GB Ltd at Nicholson House Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Loose Cannon Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2022 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons St Mary's Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Premier Inn Abingdon (A34) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| McDonalds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School
What is ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 20 May 2026.
Is ABM Catering at Caldecott 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School last inspected?
ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott 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 ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects ABM Catering at Caldecott 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
ABM Catering at Caldecott Primary School is one of 274 rated food businesses in Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Oxon →
Vale of White Horse inspects and rates 1,042 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →