Blue Coat School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Blue Coat 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Blue Coat C Of E Secondary School, Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3SQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Blue Coat School among the 1,254 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Blue Coat School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Blue Coat 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 Blue Coat School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Beever Primary School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| 24 Mocktails Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Baby Bears Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Billingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Blue Coat School
What is Blue Coat School's food hygiene rating?
Blue Coat School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Blue Coat 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 Blue Coat School last inspected?
Blue Coat School was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Blue Coat School?
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 Blue Coat School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Coat School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Blue Coat 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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