Willowpark Academy School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Willowpark Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Willowpark Academy School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Willowpark Academy, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LJ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Willowpark Academy School among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Willowpark Academy School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 Willowpark Academy 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.
Questions about Willowpark Academy School
What is Willowpark Academy School's food hygiene rating?
Willowpark Academy School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Willowpark Academy 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 Willowpark Academy School last inspected?
Willowpark Academy School was last inspected on 9 June 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 Willowpark Academy 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 Willowpark Academy School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Willowpark Academy School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Willowpark Academy 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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