St Andrews Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
St Andrews 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: Church Road, Bulmer, Halstead, CO10 7EH
How it compares in Braintree
That puts St Andrews Primary School among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← St Andrews Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splinters Outside Caterers Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Smeetham Hall Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
| Ballingdon Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Ballingdon Valley Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Marnies Bakery Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2020 |
| H Byam& Son Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| AFC Sudbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about St Andrews Primary School
What is St Andrews Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Andrews Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 5 December 2025.
Is St Andrews 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 St Andrews Primary School last inspected?
St Andrews Primary School was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Andrews Primary School?
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 St Andrews Primary School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and St Andrews Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects St Andrews 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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