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School Meals

School meals are provided by Lancashire Catering Service

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.

Apply for free school meals and pupil premium (Lancashire)

If you have already applied for free school meals and your child has been confirmed as eligible, you do not need to apply again. 

 

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 and secondary
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.

 

School Meal Dinner Menu: fresherplus-spring-and-summer-2026.pdf

 

Allergies and Dietary Requirements

Special diets are for pupils with a medically diagnosed requirement and provides a service to children with food allergies, food intolerances or a medical condition which affects eating requirements.  Please let us know if your child has an allergy or dietary requirement.

Primary special diets policy - Lancashire County Council