Below you will find all information regarding school meals. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
All payments for school meals are made using the Arbor App, you will be able to see transactions and add to your child’s balance using a debit/credit card. For any help with Arbor please click here.
To receive free school meals you will need to apply for Free School Meals (FSM).
From the start of the 2026-27 academic year, FSM eligibility is expanding. There will now be two categories of benefits-based FSM:
- Targeted FSM – for households receiving Universal Credit with annual earnings of £7,400 or less. This is unchanged from the existing threshold and continues to attract pupil premium and other disadvantage funding.
- Expanded FSM – a new category for households receiving Universal Credit with earnings above £7,400. These pupils receive free meals but do not attract pupil premium or other disadvantage funding.
The application process for free school meals has recently changed, and parents/carers are now required to complete an online form through LGfL (London Grid for Learning) to provide the necessary information, A link to the relevant form has been included below:
Free School Meals Checker – Check Eligibility Online | LGfL FSM
It is extremely important that all parents/carers complete the form, even if you believe your child is not eligible or if they are already receiving Free School Meals. The information provided will allow the relevant checks to be completed and ensure that your child is placed within the correct eligibility category.
Students already receiving Free School Meals
If your child already receives Free School Meals, you must still complete the form. This is necessary to ensure that their circumstances are reviewed under the new process and that they are recorded within the correct category of entitlement.
