Brightside Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basildon
Brightside 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 10 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Basildon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Basildon ratings →
Address: Brightside, Billericay, CM12 0LE
How this rating has changed
Brightside Primary School was re-inspected on 10 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Brightside Primary School among the 950 places in Basildon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 950 | 81% | ← Brightside Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 224 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Brightside 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 Brightside Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Forrester Park Golf And Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Prince Of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Brightside Primary School
What is Brightside Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brightside Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Brightside 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 Brightside Primary School last inspected?
Brightside Primary School was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brightside Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brightside Primary School compare to other places in Basildon?
81% of the 1,177 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Brightside Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Brightside 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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Brightside Primary School is one of 218 rated food businesses in Billericay. See every hygiene rating in Billericay →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.basildon.gov.uk
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