We are proud to have our own 'in house' catering team who take great pride and  pleasure in  serving up freshly cooked meals each day.

The ingredients for our lunches are sourced as locally as possible, and our aim is for ingredients to come from no more than ten miles away.

Along with this children play a part in growing vegetables in our raised beds which are then cooked and served with lunch.

All children in Reception, Years One and Year Two are entitled to free lunches as part of the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meal policy.

Pupil Premium

For some of these children, schools will also be able to claim Pupil Premium, which will help provide them with further support. The criteria for eligibility is the same as the free school meal criteria for Key Stage 2 students detailed below.

Eligibility

Targeted free school meals

Targeted free school meals are for children in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less, or another qualifying benefit.

Children in this group can get free school meals, and their school may also receive extra funding and support.

Expanded free school meals

Expanded free school meals are for children in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings above £7,400.

Children in this group can get free school meals only.

Are you eligible?

Your child may be eligible for free school meals if you, or your child, receive:

• Universal Credit
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Your child may also be eligible if they, or you, receive:

• income-related employment and support allowance
• the guarantee element of Pension Credit
• support under the rules for families with no recourse to public funds.

You can read more about the changes happening from September 2026 below

To check if your child is eligible, apply online for an immediate response or call 01473 260989