All Infant children (Reception to Year 2) are currently entitled to free school meals as part of the Universal School Meals which started in September 2014. The cost of dinners for children in Years 3-6 from September 2024 will be £2.99 per day.  Payment is made via Arbor (please email the School Office if you need the details).

Vegetarian options are always available and special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Free School Meals

Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

If you believe your child may be entitled to Free School Meals, please complete the form below:

Pupil Premium Eligibility

School Dinner Changes

To request a change of dinner provision, please complete the form below:

Request to Change Lunch Arrangements

Failure to pay for school dinners will result in your arrears being sent to Tameside MBC who may prosecute. 

Further Changes from January 2025

Due to a recent increase in costs imposed by our school meal provider, we regret to inform you that the price of school meals will be rising to £3.48 per meal. We understand that this news may come as an inconvenience to some of our parents, particularly those whose children are in Years 3-6 and rely on school meals. Please be assured that this decision has not been taken lightly, and we have explored all possible alternatives to mitigate the impact on our school community. While we acknowledge that this increase is unfortunate, it is necessary to ensure that we can continue to provide high-quality meals for our children. We remain committed to offering nutritious and balanced options that support their overall well-being. It is important to note that if your child is currently eligible for free school meals, this change will not affect you. The increase only applies to those parents who pay for school meals for their children in Years 3-6. We value your ongoing support and cooperation in this matter. As always, our aim is to provide the best possible education and support for your children within our means. We will continue to communicate any future updates regarding school meals or any other important matters that may arise. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to maintain the well-being and success of our children.

Dinner Menu

Please find our Dinner Menus below: