School Meals

All our school meals are freshly prepared by a specialist catering team, to menus set by North Yorkshire County Council School Meal Service using only:

• fresh meat and poultry sourced from the region;
• fruit and vegetables sourced regionally where possible using local suppliers;
• products free from additives associated with health problems in young children;
• fats free from hydrogenated oils; with
• menus that are nutritionally balanced.

Our meals;

• have a three-menu cycle, allowing children to become familiar with the food served;
• are changed every term to reflect the seasons; and 
• are written in consultation with pupils and cooks.

From September 2014 key stage one children (reception, years 1 and 2) are entitled to a Universal Free School Meal. This is offered automatically, and does not need to applied for.

Free School Meals

Free school meals are available to children whose parents are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• income support
• income-based job seeker's allowance
• income-related employment and support allowance
• child tax credit with an income of less than £16,190 and not in receipt of 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)
• support under part VI of the immigration and asylum act 1999
• guarantee element of state pension credit.

Where parents are entitled to working tax credit during a four week "run on" period immediately after their employment has ceased, or after they have started to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals.

Children who receive income support or income based jobseeker's allowance in their own right are also entitled to free school meals. 

Should you meet the above criteria, you can apply by using the application form below.

Application for Free School Meals

Applications are usually processed the same day. If your child is entitled to free school meals you will receive a letter confirming the date when the meals will start. The school is also notified that your child is entitled to free school meals. In the meantime, you should continue to pay for free school meals until confirmation comes through. Schools may be able to arrange a reimbursement of any monies paid whilst your entitlement is being confirmed.

If you are not entitled to free school meals you will be notified in writing.

Summer Term 2022 Menu :