Waterhead Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Waterhead 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 1 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: Waterhead Academy Oldham, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL4 3NY
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterhead 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% | ← Waterhead 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Waterhead 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 Waterhead Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Austerlands Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| A&A Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Waterhead Academy
What is Waterhead Academy's food hygiene rating?
Waterhead Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 1 November 2023.
Is Waterhead 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 Waterhead Academy last inspected?
Waterhead Academy was last inspected on 1 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 Waterhead Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterhead Academy compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Waterhead Academy holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Waterhead 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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