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As a parent of one of our students, you may be entitled to free school meals on a daily basis. This could represent a daily amount of £2.65, making substantial savings per school year.

We are happy to help you achieve this saving and an application form can be found at the bottom of this page.

A pupil whose parent/carer receives any of the following benefits is entitled to a Free School Meal
 
Income Support (IS)
Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA(IB))
Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) (ESA (IR))
Child Tax Credit (CTC), provided you do not also receive Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue, that does not exceed £16,190*
Guarantee Credit element of State Pension Credit
Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Children who receive IS or IBJSA in their own right are also entitled to free school meals.

Guidelines for applying for Free School Meals
 
This application must be completed by the person in receipt of the benefit
Download the application form here
Contact the reception at school for an application form to be sent by post
Complete the application form in full
Return completed application form to Admissions (alternatively by post or in person/with student)

The application will be processed and should further information be required, you will be contacted by a member of the team. Anyone not qualifying will be notified in writing.