We are committed to working alongside our catering contractor, Chartwells, to provide high quality nutritious meals for all our pupils. School Meals for all infant children are currently free, all other meals are priced at £3.08 per day. Payment should be made in advance each Monday and must be paid via our online payment system ‘Arbor’ as we are no longer taking any cash payments.
Free School Meals
All schools receive additional funding known as pupil premium for pupils whose families receive certain benefits.
From September 2026, the Government is expanding access to Free School Meals so that all children and young people from households receiving Universal Credit can apply. There will be 2 categories of eligibility:
Eligible Targeted: this covers children in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less, as well as those receiving certain other qualifying benefits or with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). These children may also attract additional support for their school, such as pupil premium funding, and access to schemes such as the Fun & Food clubs offered by DCC during school holidays.
Eligible Expanded: this covers children in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings exceeding £7,400 per year. These children will be entitled to Free School Meals only.
If you think you qualify for Free School Meals please contact the school office or alternatively print and complete and return the form below.
