Free School Meals

Universal free school meals 

If your child is in year 2 or below they can get free school meals. If you receive certain benefits, your child's school can also get some additional money to support their learning if you register. For more information speak to your child's school or apply online (link below)

Year 3 and above 

If your child is under 19 and in full-time education, you may be able to get free school meals for them. The quickest and easiest way to apply for school meals is to apply online.

You must receive one of these benefits to qualify:

• Income Support
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
• Child Tax Credit (not including Working Tax Credit) - if the household income is below £16,190
• Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
• an income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 if you are an asylum seeker

You may be asked for proof of benefit after you apply.

For more information please speak to the school office or Click here to apply online.