Brackenbury Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brighton and Hove
Brackenbury 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 11 March 2025, 15 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: Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Brackenbury Primary School among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← Brackenbury Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Very 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 Brackenbury 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 Brackenbury Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Best Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Boulder Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club (bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Breakfast Bunch School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Brackenbury Primary School
What is Brackenbury Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brackenbury Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Brackenbury 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 Brackenbury Primary School last inspected?
Brackenbury Primary School was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brackenbury Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brackenbury Primary School compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and Brackenbury Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Brackenbury 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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