The Oaks Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Birmingham
The Oaks 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 18 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: Bells Lane, Birmingham, B14 5RY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Oaks Primary School among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Oaks Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 The Oaks 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 The Oaks Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broadmeadow Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Broadmeadow Junior School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
Questions about The Oaks Primary School
What is The Oaks Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Oaks Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Oaks 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 The Oaks Primary School last inspected?
The Oaks Primary School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oaks 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 The Oaks Primary School compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Oaks Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Oaks 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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Understanding this rating
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