School Dinners
School dinners cost £3.05 per day for all children in Key Stage 2. KS2 dinners are paid in advance through School Spider (or by cheque payable to Cheshire West and Chester Council). Children in EYFS/KS1 may have free meals under the Government Universal Free School Meal Scheme. Please download the menu sheet below for details of our lunches, which operate on a three-weekly rolling programme.
You can find more information about our school dinner provider, Edsential: Edsential Catering
Mid-Morning Snacks
School have a small selection of fruit available or children can bring a healthy snack in from home.
Free School Meal Entitlement
Your child may be entitled to receive free school meals if you are entitled to receive one 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 Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190.
• Universal Credit (Provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400)
If you think you are eligible please complete an online application at: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
This is the quickest and easiest way to apply. Alternatively, you may to telephone the Free School Meals helpline on 0300 123 8123.
Eligibility for Free School Meal entitlement also provides eligibilty for Pupil Premium, a Government grant paid to school for the purpose of raising attainment levels and closing the gap for disadvantaged children. Further information on Pupil Premium can be found under our 'School Information' dropdown.
Key Stage One children should also claim Free School Meal entitlement even though they receive Universal Infant free School meals.
IF YOU ARE IN RECEIPT OF ANY OF THE ABOVE BENEFIT PAYMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FSM HELPLINE 0300 123 8123 AND REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR FREE MEALS - YOUR SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE PUPIL PREMIUM FUNDING TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION.