Blackmore Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Blackmore Primary School is a school/college/university located at Blackmore Church Of England Primary School, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0QR, in the Brentwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Brentwood oversees 724 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Blackmore Church Of England Primary School, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone
Postcode
CM4 0QR
Local Authority
Brentwood
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
431295

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Blackmore Primary School?

Blackmore Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Brentwood.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Blackmore Primary School last inspected?

Blackmore Primary School was last inspected on 2025-07-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Blackmore Primary School located?

Blackmore Primary School is located at Blackmore Church Of England Primary School, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone , CM4 0QR, in the Brentwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM4 postcode area.