Royton & Crompton Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Royton & Crompton Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2023, 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: Royton & Crompton School, Blackshaw Lane, Royton, OL2 6NT
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Royton & Crompton Academy sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Royton & Crompton Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Royton & Crompton Academy 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 Royton & Crompton Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Royton & Crompton Academy
What is Royton & Crompton Academy's food hygiene rating?
Royton & Crompton Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 27 November 2023.
Is Royton & Crompton Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royton & Crompton Academy last inspected?
Royton & Crompton Academy was last inspected on 27 November 2023, 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 Royton & Crompton Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royton & Crompton Academy compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Royton & Crompton Academy holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Royton & Crompton Academy 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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