Water Bottles at St. Peter's

At St. Peter's, we are a water only school. We have made this choice as we are promoting the healthy agenda as set by the Government. This choice has been made so that we can support families in reducing obesity and protecting teeth. We have also made this choice to protect others in our classes as some of our children are diabetic. 

Free School Meals

The cost of a school meal is £3.65 for children in Years 3 – 6 (unless children are in receipt of benefit related free school meals). There is no charge for meals for children in F2  - Year 2.

Is my child eligible for free school meals?

Your child might be eligible if you access:

• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be £7,400 a year or less (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

• income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• the guaranteed element of Pension Credit

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

• younger than the compulsory age for starting school
• in full-time education

From the start of academic year 2026 to 2027, your child will qualify for free school meals if you get Universal Credit, regardless of household income.

If you do not qualify for most benefits (also known as having ‘no recourse to public funds’), your child may still be eligible for free school meals. Ask their school or local authority whether they’re eligible.

Universal infant free school meals

Currently, pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 are entitled to a free school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as universal infant free school meals (UIFSM). You shouldn’t confuse UIFSM with free school meals and the pupil premium.

If your child is in reception, year 1 or year 2 and is eligible for free school meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we’ll receive the extra pupil premium funding.

Does my child have to eat the free school meals?

No. Pupils who are registered for free school meals don’t have to eat them. If you’re eligible but you want your child to have packed lunches you should still register because the school will receive the funding which can support your child in other ways.

How do I register?

To register, please click here. If your application is successful please inform the school office so that we can update your child’s Free School Meal eligibility.