St Chads Church of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
St Chads Church of England 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: St Chads C Of E Primary School, Rhodes Avenue, Uppermill, OL3 6EE
How it compares in Oldham
That puts St Chads Church of England Primary School among the 1,253 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← St Chads Church of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 St Chads Church of England 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 St Chads Church of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Candour Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Scona Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Neil Mellor Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caffe Grande Veloce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Reclamation Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Saddleworth Voluntary Services Luncheon Club for the Elderly Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Caffe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about St Chads Church of England Primary School
What is St Chads Church of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Chads Church of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 14 January 2026.
Is St Chads Church of England 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 St Chads Church of England Primary School last inspected?
St Chads Church of England Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months 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 St Chads Church of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 St Chads Church of England Primary School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and St Chads Church of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects St Chads Church of England 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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