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New York Primary School

School Meals

Our trust catering team provide freshly prepared, delicious meals every day and all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal.

 

Healthy food, delicious meals... 

  

Menus operate on a three week cycle and include four delicious daily options along with a dessert at a cost of £2.53 per day.

 

If your child has an allergy or food intolerance, please look at the ‘allergen box’ listed on the menu to see if it is suitable before you place the order.  Our friendly staff are available to assist you with any queries about our food or allergens. 

Please contact us by email: [email protected] 

  Click here to view the menu and order


As an alternative to our meal service, children are also welcome to bring a healthy packed lunch.

Children are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to eat at morning break. Key Stage 1 children are entitled to a free piece of fruit, under the ‘National Fruit Scheme’, and under 5s are entitled to free school milk.  

 

Free School Meals

Children are entitled to receive free school meals if they or their parents or guardians receive any of the benefits below:

  • Universal Credit, provided they have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (£616.67 per month)
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC
  • Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

How can I claim free school meals?

If you think you might be eligible for free school meals, please click on this link for more information Free School Meals or contact the school office who will be pleased to assist you with an application.