Bulphan Church Of England Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
Bulphan Church Of England 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
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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.
Address: Bulphen Church Of England Academy, Fen Lane, Bulphan, RM14 3RL
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Bulphan Church Of England Academy among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Bulphan Church Of England Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Bulphan Church Of England 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 Bulphan Church Of England Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass House Retreat Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Snack On The Track Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2018 |
| George Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Dog And Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Birdies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 December 2025 |
| Jacksons Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
Questions about Bulphan Church Of England Academy
What is Bulphan Church Of England Academy's food hygiene rating?
Bulphan Church Of England Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Bulphan Church Of England 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 Bulphan Church Of England Academy last inspected?
Bulphan Church Of England Academy was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bulphan Church Of England Academy?
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 Bulphan Church Of England Academy compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Bulphan Church Of England Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Bulphan Church Of England 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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