The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 6-7 Church Street, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8BL, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 January 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. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
6-7 Church Street, Wantage, Oxon
Postcode
OX12 8BL
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
318236

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school?

The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school last inspected?

The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school was last inspected on 2025-01-13. 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 The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school located?

The Wantage Nursery & Pre-school is located at 6-7 Church Street, Wantage, Oxon , OX12 8BL, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX12 postcode area.