School meals
A healthy and balanced diet is important for learning, and we offer a range of nutritious school meals to keep our pupils fuelled for the day.
A healthy and balanced diet is important for learning, and we offer a range of nutritious school meals to keep our pupils fuelled for the day.
Free school meals are managed by your local authority. To check if you qualify and to apply, visit Torbay Council. If your application is successful, both you and the school will receive confirmation, and the entitlement will be processed automatically.
To be eligible for free school meals, you must receive one of the following benefits:
Income SupportIncome-based Jobseeker’s AllowanceChild Tax Credit (not Working Tax Credit) with an annual income below £16,190Pension Guarantee Credit · Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying)Universal Credit with a household income of £7,400 or less (after tax and excluding benefits)
We operate a cashless catering system, where students use a swipe card to pay for meals. Funds can be added via ParentPay, our online payment platform. To avoid payment delays, we recommend using the standard card payment method rather than the one-click bank transfer, which can take up to 10 days to process. Follow these steps to top up your child’s balance:
Pupils are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home. We encourage healthy choices, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and wholegrain foods, to support their learning and wellbeing throughout the day.
If your child has any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform the school so we can make suitable arrangements. Please be aware of allergies of other pupils and follow any guidance you get from school about what food can be brought in from home.
