Hornby St. Margaret's C of E Primary School
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:
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Universal Credit with yearly household earnings of £7,400 or less.
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
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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.