Christ Church C of E Denshaw School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Christ Church C of E Denshaw 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
This is a fresh result: Christ Church C of E Denshaw School was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Christchurch C Of E Primary Sc, Delph Road, Denshaw, OL3 5RY
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Christ Church C of E Denshaw School sits behind roughly 1,491 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ← Christ Church C of E Denshaw School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Christ Church C of E Denshaw 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 Christ Church C of E Denshaw School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & J McLintock Manufacturers/packers | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Friarmere Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Grains Bar Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Castleshaw Outdoor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cavallo Coffee Box - Mobile Trailer Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Delph Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Buckies Out of School Club Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Christ Church C of E Denshaw School
What is Christ Church C of E Denshaw School's food hygiene rating?
Christ Church C of E Denshaw School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oldham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Christ Church C of E Denshaw 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 Christ Church C of E Denshaw School last inspected?
Christ Church C of E Denshaw School was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Christ Church C of E Denshaw 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 Christ Church C of E Denshaw School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Christ Church C of E Denshaw School holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Christ Church C of E Denshaw 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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