Free School Meals
At Lord Grey Academy, we are committed to ensuring every student receives a healthy, nutritious meal to support their learning and well-being. Provided by our catering partner, Coombs Catering, our canteen offers a wide range of hot meals, chilled meal deals, and dietary-friendly options daily.
If your family qualifies, applying for Free School Meals (FSM) guarantees that your child receives daily nutritious food completely free of charge—and it also unlocks valuable extra funding for the Academy through Pupil Premium.
If you feel your child is entitled to Free School Meals and he/she is currently not receiving it, you will need to complete the online application form. The current eligibility criterion is shown on the first page of the online application. You can find the link here to the application form.
With Free School Meals, there’s plenty to enjoy:
- A hot main meal and dessert of the day, or
- A mix of StreetVibes and Chill Deal options
- Lots of other tasty options
Who is Eligible?
All children from households in receipt of Universal Credit will be entitled to receive a free meal.
There are 2 categories of benefits-based free school meals:
- Targeted FSM, which continues to be based on the existing threshold, covering pupils who are in households in receipt of Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less
- Expanded FSM, a new category covering pupils who do not qualify for targeted FSM, but who are in households receiving Universal Credit
Additional details can be obtained by clicking on:
Need Assistance?
If you have questions, need help applying online, or want to check your eligibility in confidence, our team is here to help.
Email: enquiries@lordgrey.org.uk