Free School Meals
From September 2026, the Department for Education is expanding FSM eligibility so that all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals, regardless of your annual household earnings.
While eligibility is expanding, please be aware that the government is also ending previous transitional protections. This means that all families must submit a new application to ensure their child is registered and continues to receive free meals from the start of the new term.
What you need to do:
- If you received an email confirming eligibility, you do not need to take any further action.
- For all other families – even if your child currently receives free meals, or if you think you weren’t eligible before – you should apply. Please click on the button below to make a claim for Free School Meals from September 2026.
Once you receive confirmation, your entitlement is secured for the full academic year. You will not need to reapply until Summer 2027, and the school will send you a reminder email closer to the time.
Read more about the national scheme on the GOV.UK Apply for Free School Meals portal.
Universal Free School Meals (UFSM)
It is highly recommended that all eligible families apply, even if your child is in Nursery, Reception, Year 1, or Year 2 (who receive Universal Infant Free School Meals). This is because a successful application may unlock vital Pupil Premium funding for our school, which is used to fund additional support, resources, and activities for our pupils.
If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
