Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Vale of White Horse
Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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 James C Of E School The Causeway, East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0JN
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
In Vale of White Horse, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School sits behind roughly 879 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ← Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Caterlink at St James C Of E 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 Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanney Community Shop Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Compass Group UK at Williams Grand Prix Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Happy Plaice Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Elite Childcare Group Grove Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Dolce at Grove Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Bay Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School
What is Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at St James C Of E 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, while Caterlink at St James C Of E Primary School holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Caterlink at St James C Of E 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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