School Meals
Our school lunches are popular, nutritious and offer a wide variety of appetising choices. All meals meet the latest government standards set by the Department for Education, ensuring that children receive well-balanced, healthy meals each day.
If your child would like to have a school meal, please read the information below:
Free School Meals
Your child may be entitled to free school meals. To check eligibility or apply, please contact the school office for advice.
You may qualify if you receive one of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit (with a household income of £7,400 or less per year, after tax and not including benefits)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
If you believe you are eligible, you can click on this link https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims or please contact the school office as soon as possible so we can assist you.
Paying for School Meals
If your child is not eligible for free school meals, meals must be paid for in advance via ParentPay.
- Meals currently cost £2.50 per day (£12.50 per week) (please note this may be subject to change).
- Payments should be made by Monday for the week in which meals are taken.
- Your ParentPay account must be in credit for your child to receive a school meal.
If you require a ParentPay account, please contact the school office. Once you have an account, you can click here to access ParentPay.
Universal Infant Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal through the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, regardless of household income.
Children in Nursery and pupils in Key Stage 2 who are not eligible for free school meals can pay for school meals using our cashless payment system, ParentPay.
From September 2026, the eligibility for free school meals is expanding. All children living in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to a free school meal, regardless of household income. Families will still need to apply for free school meals to access this entitlement.
If you think your child may be eligible, please apply as soon as possible. Applying can also help the school access additional funding to support eligible pupils.
Apply for Free School Meals – Manchester City Council
If you have any questions or need support, please contact the school office who will be happy to help.