Oaklands Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Oaklands Primary 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: Great North Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0PX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Oaklands Primary School among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Oaklands Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Oaklands Primary 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 Oaklands Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardley Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Ocean Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Meadow View Childcare Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Candour Care Services - Broadview Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Hillcrest Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Homeside Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Heath Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Oaklands Primary School
What is Oaklands Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Oaklands Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Oaklands Primary 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 Oaklands Primary School last inspected?
Oaklands Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oaklands Primary 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 Oaklands Primary School compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Oaklands Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Oaklands Primary 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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