Water Lane Primary Academy

Essex

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 April 2026 by Harlow.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Water Lane Primary Academy, from December 2018 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Water Lane Primary Academy.

Food hygiene rating history for Water Lane Primary Academy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
11 December 2018	5 / 5	Very good
24 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Water Lane Primary Academy in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Broadley Road,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM19 5RD

Water Lane Primary Academy Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Water Lane Primary Academy. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Water Lane Primary Academy?

Food hygiene at Water Lane Primary Academy is inspected by Harlow, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.harlow.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Water Lane Primary Academy

What is Water Lane Primary Academy’s food hygiene rating?

Water Lane Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 April 2026.

When was Water Lane Primary Academy last inspected?

Water Lane Primary Academy was last inspected by Harlow on 24 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.