School Meals
We are fortunate to have a modern, well-equipped kitchen on site, which allows us to provide hot, fresh meals to our children each day. Working with Lancashire Country Catering Service, we offer a wide choice at an affordable price.
Nut Free Policy
We have a number of children with nut allergies in school. With a view to keeping our children safe and well, we operate a nut-free policy and therefore it is essential parents check the ingredients lists on items included either as a snack or in a packed lunch. Most frequent nut products include peanut butter, Nutella and nuts within cereal bars.
Dietary Requirements & Additional Choices
Our kitchen staff will always endeavour to meet the needs of children with dietary requirements. Please inform us if this is the case and we will provide guidance on which meal options are appropriate and/or adaptable. Where there is a * on the menu, a vegetarian version of the dish is also available. (e.g. Quorn) Children must request this at the time of ordering.
Cost & Payment
Under the Government’s Free School Dinners Scheme, children who are in the infants (Years R, 1 & 2) are entitled to a free lunch. This is automatic and there is no need to fill in any forms.
For children within Key Stage 2, lunches are priced at just £3.20 per day and can be paid for via our ParentPay service.
Packed Lunches
A small number of children prefer to bring a packed lunch from home. This is allowed, however in an effort to promote healthy eating, we do ask that the following are not placed into lunchboxes:-
Carbonated drinks (of any kind)
Sweets
Small chocolate bar/chocolate biscuits are allowed but these MUST be limited to one item per lunch box. Acceptable options are limited to chocolate biscuits or a small, nut-free chocolate bar. Please do not exceed this limit.
Please note that there are no refrigeration facilities available, although we ensure that all lunch trollies are placed in areas away from direct sunlight.
Free School Meals
Free School Meals
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals.
From September 2026, free school meal eligibility has been expanded. Families receiving Universal Credit can now access free school meals regardless of their household earnings.
Free school meals - Lancashire County Council
You can apply to claim free school meals if they attend for a full day and you get one of the qualifying benefits.
Expanding free school meals eligibility
From September 2026 all households receiving Universal Credit, regardless of household income, will qualify for free school meals.
Who should apply?
If you receive Universal Credit and your child is not getting free school meals, apply by filling in our online form.
If you have already applied for free school meals and your child has been confirmed as eligible, you do not need to apply again. We will recheck your claim and tell your child's school before the start of the new September 2026 term.
Eligibility
Infant school meals
Your child will be able to get free school meals if they’re in reception class, year 1 or year 2. Ask the school for more information.
If you receive qualifying benefits or targeted free school meals, your child may be entitled to other programmes of support.
Year 3 and above
Expanded free school meals
Families receiving Universal Credit with earnings above £7,400.
Targeted free school meals
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
Universal Credit with yearly household earnings of £7,400 or less.
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
the guarantee element of Pension Credit
Children in this group may also be eligible for other programmes of support.