The Woodlands At Overley Hall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Woodlands At Overley Hall 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 13 November 2015, more than 10 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: Overley Hall School, Overley, Telford, TF6 5HE
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The Woodlands At Overley Hall School among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The Woodlands At Overley Hall School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 The Woodlands At Overley Hall 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 The Woodlands At Overley Hall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Farm Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Allscott Allstars Wraparound Childcare School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Allscott Meads primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Allscott Meads Primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bowring Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Oakwood Cafe (WHT) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Jordan’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Admaston Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
Questions about The Woodlands At Overley Hall School
What is The Woodlands At Overley Hall School's food hygiene rating?
The Woodlands At Overley Hall School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 13 November 2015.
Is The Woodlands At Overley Hall 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 The Woodlands At Overley Hall School last inspected?
The Woodlands At Overley Hall School was last inspected on 13 November 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Woodlands At Overley Hall 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 The Woodlands At Overley Hall School compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodlands At Overley Hall School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Woodlands At Overley Hall 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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