The Oakwood Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gedling
The Oakwood Academy 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: Oakwood Academy, Bewcastle Road, Bestwood, NG5 9PJ
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Oakwood Academy among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← The Oakwood Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 The Oakwood Academy 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 The Oakwood Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Bestwood Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Bella Bambini Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bestop Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bestwood Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bestwood Hill Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Best Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bestwood Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
Questions about The Oakwood Academy
What is The Oakwood Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Oakwood Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Oakwood Academy 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 The Oakwood Academy last inspected?
The Oakwood Academy was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oakwood Academy?
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 The Oakwood Academy compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Oakwood Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Oakwood Academy 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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