Glade Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Glade Academy 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
This is a fresh result: Glade Academy was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Glade Primary School, Knappers Way, Brandon, IP27 0DA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Glade Academy among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Glade Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Glade Academy 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 Glade Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fledgelings Preschool Brandon Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Brandon Day Centre Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Empanda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Heathcote House Caring Premises | 207 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mace Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 277 yards away | Exempt | |
| Forest Academy School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Glade Academy
What is Glade Academy's food hygiene rating?
Glade Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Glade Academy 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 Glade Academy last inspected?
Glade Academy was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Glade Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Glade Academy compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Glade Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Glade Academy 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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