School Meals and Payments
Our Food
Our school meals are freshly prepared on site using fresh ingredients, with a focus on providing nutritious, balanced and enjoyable meals for our pupils. Menus are planned to meet the Department for Education’s School Food Standards and include a variety of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain and higher-fibre foods, alongside balanced sources of protein and other essential nutrients.
Reception to Year 2
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school lunch.
Free School Meals (FSM)
Your child may also be eligible for Free School Meals depending on your family circumstances. We encourage all families to apply, even if you think you may not be eligible. Eligibility also helps the school access additional funding which can be used to support pupils.
Dietary Requirements
A vegetarian option is always available. Our kitchen can also usually cater for special dietary or medical requirements when given advance notice. Please contact the school office so that we can discuss your child’s needs and make the appropriate arrangements.
Paying for School Meals
For pupils who are not entitled to a free school meal, the cost of a school lunch is:
- Primary: £2.50 per day
- Secondary: £2.60 per day
The price includes a main meal, dessert and a drink.
School meals should be paid for in advance through iPayimpact.
iPayimpact is our cashless payment system and can also be used to pay for trips, clubs and other items purchased from school.
For help setting up or using your account, please see our iPayimpact guides or contact the school office.
Lunch menus
Breakfast club
Breakfast Club
Primary Breakfast Club
Time: 8:00am – 8:40am
Last entry: 8:20am
Entry point: Oldknow Main Reception
Our Primary Breakfast Club provides a relaxed and welcoming start to the school day, where children can settle in, socialise with friends, and enjoy a positive environment before lessons begin.
Children can arrive from 8:00am, where they will be greeted and supported by our friendly staff.
Please note that access is not available before 8:00am or after 8:20am.
Who can attend: Reception to Year 6 pupils
Registration: All children are registered on arrival each morning to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Food: A free, healthy breakfast is provided each day, with a variety of options such as bagels, cereal, juice, and milk—helping children feel energised and ready to learn.
Medical needs: Please let us know about any medical conditions or food allergies when registering, so we can ensure your child is well cared for.
Booking Information – Primary
Places at the Primary Breakfast Club are booked on a full-term basis, helping to provide children with a consistent and settled start to their day.
Once a place has been allocated, children are expected to attend regularly. If a child is absent for more than three sessions without a valid school-related reason, their place may be reviewed.
Children who are currently attending do not need to re-book, as their place will continue.
For further information about booking a place, please contact the school office, who will be happy to help.
Applying for free school meals
Some parents may be entitled to receive free school meals for their children.
In order to determine if you are eligible and to apply please click here.
