Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School is a school/college/university located at Chiltern Edge Secondary School, Reades Lane, Sonning Common, READING, RG4 9LN, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 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 0 — 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. South Oxfordshire oversees 1,248 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire is 4.6 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
Chiltern Edge Secondary School, Reades Lane, Sonning Common, READING
Postcode
RG4 9LN
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
271678

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Oxfordshire.

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 Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School last inspected?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School was last inspected on 2025-09-18. 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 Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School located?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School is located at Chiltern Edge Secondary School, Reades Lane, Sonning Common, READING , RG4 9LN, in the South Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG4 postcode area.