Rayne Primary \& Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Capel Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6BZ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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% | ← Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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 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 Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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 Rayne Primary \& Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Of Men Barbeque (BOMB) Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Meadows Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Little Notley's Pre School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Bannatyne Health Club Braintree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Edith Borthwick School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Braintree Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Braintree Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Rayne Primary \& Nursery School
What is Rayne Primary \& Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Rayne Primary \& Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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 Rayne Primary \& Nursery School last inspected?
Rayne Primary \& Nursery School was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rayne Primary \& Nursery School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Rayne Primary \& Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Rayne Primary \& Nursery 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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