Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery 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 25 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: Blackshaw Lane, Royton, OL2 6NT
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School among the 1,255 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 | 1,255 | 75% | ← Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 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 260 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
What is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School last inspected?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery 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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