Varndean School
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 30 January 2026 by Brighton and Hove.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Varndean School, from October 2018 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
Varndean School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
Balfour Road,Brighton,
BN1 6NP
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Varndean School. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Varndean School?
Food hygiene at Varndean School is inspected by Brighton and Hove, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/foodsafety or [email protected].
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