Free School Meals

We would encourage all eligible families to apply for free school meals. If your child is transferring to us into Y7 from a maintained Somerset County Council primary school, their entitlement should automatically transfer and you will not need to make a new application.  However, if you have not yet made an application or your circumstances have changed such that you now believe your child/ren will be eligible, then please click on the link below to check eligibility and apply via Somerset County Council.

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-and-families/free-school-meals/

Who is eligible for free school meals?

• Parents and carers who receive any of the following are entitled to free school meals:
• Income Support (IS)
• Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
• Universal Credit with an annual household income of less than £7400 after tax
• Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA)
• Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit, with an annual taxable income (as assessed by HMRC) of less than £16,190

Only the benefits listed above qualify for free school meals.

If you have recently become unemployed, but are still receiving Working Tax Credits, you may be entitled to Free School Meals. Please contact Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Children and Young People’s Team directly 0300 123 2224 for advice.

If you have any questions please contact our Pupil Premium Champion via Reception on 01749 813393.