St Hildas School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
St Hildas 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: St Hildas C Of E Primary Schoo, Ward Street, Oldham, OL1 2EQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts St Hildas 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% | ← St Hildas 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 Very 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 St Hildas 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 St Hildas School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Amina Sweets & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Al Saggar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Aura Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
Questions about St Hildas School
What is St Hildas School's food hygiene rating?
St Hildas School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 24 June 2025.
Is St Hildas 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 St Hildas School last inspected?
St Hildas School was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 St Hildas School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Hildas School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and St Hildas School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects St Hildas 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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