Marsh Baldon CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Marsh Baldon CE 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Marsh Baldon Primary School The Green, Marsh Baldon, Oxford, OX44 9LJ
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Marsh Baldon CE Primary School among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Marsh Baldon CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Marsh Baldon CE 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 Marsh Baldon CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Masonic Hall Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Daybreak Oxford Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Dovecote Children \& Families Project Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Leys CDI Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| RAW Workshop School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Brookfield Christian Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about Marsh Baldon CE Primary School
What is Marsh Baldon CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Baldon CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Marsh Baldon CE 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 Marsh Baldon CE Primary School last inspected?
Marsh Baldon CE Primary School was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marsh Baldon CE 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 Marsh Baldon CE Primary School compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Marsh Baldon CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Marsh Baldon CE 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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