IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION OF CHANGES Pupil Premium and Free School Meals
Warrington Borough Council have advised of important changes to Free School Meals (FSM) and Pupil Premium (PP) from September 2026. Below gives you a simple overview of what is changing and what you need to do.
What is changing:
For 2026/27 academic year, all children attending a maintained school, academy or free school will qualify for FSM if their family receives Universal Credit.
New FSM categories:
There will now be two types of FSM:
Targeted FSM
For pupils whose families receive Universal Credit and earn £7,400 or less per year
Expanded FSM
For pupils whose families receive Universal Credit and earn above £7,400 per year
Important: Only pupils eligible for Targeted FSM will receive PP funding from September 2026
Please apply without delay to check your eligibility
In the first instance you can visit www.warrington.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
and download / complete the application form.
Or contact the school office who can email or provide a paper copy of the application form.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Holcroft in the school office.
The Warrington school meals catering service provides your child with healthy, filling and nutritional meals every school day. We provide meals to all Warrington primary schools, Green Lane school and sixth form college, Foxwood school and sixth form college, and Woolston Brook school.
School meals are available to reception children right up to sixth form college students. From 1st November 2025 meals are £3.20 per day, however all state-funded infant school children (i.e. those in reception, year 1 and year 2) now receive a free school lunch.
Meal quality and menus
A balanced diet gives children energy, helps them to concentrate in the classroom and teaches them the importance of being healthy as they grow into adults. As part of the school lunch a pupil will receive a two course meal with a drink. This will include a protein item accompanied with potatoes, rice or pasta and fresh vegetables, a dessert and a drink.
All food and drink meet the government's standards. Food is prepared on site using fresh ingredients, and we don't transport food from one school to another (unless an emergency situation arises).
We cater for vegetarian, multi-cultural and other special dietary needs. Please contact us with any specific concerns or requests.
Warrington Borough Council - School Meals price increase from 1st November 2025
Please be advised that the cost of a school meal is set to rise from £3.20 from November 2025.
The three weekly rolling menu detailing each day’s main course and dessert, with the additional daily offer of a vegetarian option and jacket potato will remain in place. The school meals service will continue to provide a high-quality service that delivers healthy, nutritious meals, caters for all allergens and dietary requirements, and is served in a safe environment on our school premises. We will continue to offer theme days, treat lunches and inviting families to join children for special lunches through the year