School of St Helens and St Katharines

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

School of St Helens and St Katharines is a school/college/university located at School Of St Helen & St Katharine, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1BE, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Vale of White Horse oversees 1,033 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
School Of St Helen & St Katharine, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxon
Postcode
OX14 1BE
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
264233

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of School of St Helens and St Katharines?

School of St Helens and St Katharines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Vale of White Horse.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was School of St Helens and St Katharines last inspected?

School of St Helens and St Katharines was last inspected on 2025-11-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is School of St Helens and St Katharines located?

School of St Helens and St Katharines is located at School Of St Helen & St Katharine, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxon , OX14 1BE, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX14 postcode area.