School Meals

Healthy, balanced lunches with simple ways to pay — free for eligible families.

Top Up Lunch Account Apply for Free School Meals
Quick Start

Top Up in 3 Easy Steps

1 Search for your child
2 Enter your 4-digit PIN
3 Choose amount & pay

How to Top Up Your Lunch Account

All lunch payments are handled through our secure Parent Portal with Stripe checkout. Quick, simple and your balance updates instantly.

Parent Portal

Online Top-Up
  • 1

    Visit the Parent Portal

    Open the Parent Portal on any device.

  • 2

    Search for your child

    Type the student's or staff member's name in the search bar (minimum 2 characters).

  • 3

    Select the correct name

    Choose the right person from the search results.

  • 4

    Enter your 4-digit PIN

    First-time users: create a PIN to secure the account. Returning users: enter your existing PIN.

  • 5

    View your account

    See your current balance, recent meals ordered and full transaction history.

  • 6

    Choose a top-up amount

    Select £10, £15, £20 or £50 — or enter a custom amount (minimum £10).

  • 7

    Pay securely with Stripe

    You'll be redirected to Stripe's secure checkout. Enter your Visa or Mastercard details and complete payment.

  • 8

    Done — balance updates instantly

    Once payment is confirmed, your lunch account balance updates automatically.

Visa/Mastercard Stripe Secure Balance updates instantly PIN Protected

Lunch Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for healthy school meals.

Students
£2.70
per day (capped)
AP Students
£5.00
per day (capped)
Free School Meals
Free
no top-up needed

We do not accept cash in school. All lunch payments are made online via the Parent Portal. Minimum top-up: £10.00.

Free School Meals (FSM)

If you receive certain benefits, your child may be entitled to Free School Meals.

Apply for Free School Meals

Applying also helps the school access additional funding (Pupil Premium) to support all students.

How It Works

1

Check eligibility and apply on GOV.UK

2

We're notified when approved; meals become free

3

We review eligibility each year and contact you if anything changes

Apply on GOV.UK
We handle FSM information discreetly. No child is singled out.

Why Register (Even If Unsure)?

  • Helps your child and our school — we may receive additional funding (Pupil Premium)
  • Cashless system preserves confidentiality — no one can see who receives a free meal
  • Councils may not notify schools — parents/carers must apply directly

Qualifying Criteria

  • Universal Credit (net earned income ≤ £7,400/year)
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (no Working Tax Credit, income ≤ £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on (4 weeks after stopping WTC)

Allergies, Medical Diets & Menu

We cater for all dietary needs and maintain the highest food safety standards.

Allergies & Medical Diets

Tell us about allergies or medical needs. We'll work with you on safe options and an Individual Health Care Plan if needed.

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Term Menu

We run a 2–3 week rolling menu with vegetarian options. Vegan and gluten-free meals available on request.

Request Menu

Food Safety Rating

Our kitchen holds a 5-Star Food Safety Rating, so every meal is prepared to the highest standards.

5-Star Rating

Refunds, Transfers & Receipts

Refunds / Transfers

Contact the school office to request a refund or move money between siblings' accounts.

Balance & History

Log in to the Parent Portal to view your current balance, recent meals and full transaction history.

Multiple Children

Search for each child individually in the Parent Portal — each has their own account and PIN.

Troubleshooting

Forgotten your PIN?

Contact the school office and we'll reset it for you.

Can't find your child's account?

Make sure you're typing at least 2 characters. If still not found, contact us and we'll help.

Payment declined?

Ensure you are using a valid Visa or Mastercard. Stripe handles all payments securely.

Balance not updated?

Refresh the page. If the issue persists, contact the school office.

Need Help with School Meals?

If you have any questions about payments, dietary requirements, or free school meals, please contact us.

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