Birch Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bracknell Forest
Birch Hill 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 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Birch Hill Primary School Leppington, Bracknell, RG12 7WW
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Birch Hill Primary School among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Birch Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Birch Hill 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 Birch Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Atrium Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Birch Hill Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2013 |
| Birch Hill Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bracknell Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2010 |
| Hanworth Community Association Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2014 |
| Everyone Active at Bracknell Leisure Centre - Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Birch Hill Primary School
What is Birch Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Birch Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Birch Hill 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 Birch Hill Primary School last inspected?
Birch Hill Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birch Hill 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 Birch Hill Primary School compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Birch Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Birch Hill 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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