Free School Meals

Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 received free school meals under the Universal Free Meals (UIFSM).  In London, currently pupils get their meals free through the Mayor of London scheme. 

Why register for free school meals if my child already receives a free lunch?

Children who are registered for free school meals do not have to eat them if you prefer them to have packed lunches.  However, registering them is still important for every child registered for free school meals, the school gets an extra £1,480 through 'pupil premium' funding.  

Every child registered for free school meals makes a big difference to the school.  Click here to see why?

Is your child eligible for free school meals?

If you receive these benefits, your child may be eligible:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (as long as you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit) if you have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190
• Working Tax Credit run-on - but not if you receive Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit, if your earned income after tax is £616.67 per month (£7,400 per year) or less.

What if your child is eligible for free school meals but is in nursery?

Your child may also get free school meals if you receive any of these benefits and your child is younger than the compulsory age for starting school and in full-time education.

To apply for free school meals, please contact the school office.  You can also find more information at Gov.uk.