School Meals
Our catering service is provided by Taylor Shaw, who provide a wealth of healthy, nutritious and tasty meals and snacks.
We believe lunch is an integral part of the school day. When students sit down with friends, they cement relationships, enhance social skills, and replenish both their body and mind.
Our menus are exciting, nutritious, and appealing, served in a supportive environment designed to educate students about how they can make healthy choices to support their wellbeing and improve their ability to focus.
Our freshly prepared menus meet the Government’s School Food Standards and meet the bronze Food for Life standards.
Great Value Meal Deal
Our 2 item meal deal is priced at £2.66 and includes: Main Meal of the Day or a Sandwich & Dessert of the Day or a Traybake
Healthy Eating Promotion
Eatuitive is our wellness initiative designed to help students make informed food choices that support healthier, more fulfilling lives. It provides engaging information and video content created by Registered Dietitians, ensuring students receive accurate, trustworthy advice, avoiding reliance on misleading information often found on social media.
Theme Days
Keep an eye out for our regular Theme Days and Global Kitchen Pop-Ups, featuring exciting flavours from around the world.
Allergen Management
At Taylor Shaw, all our colleagues are trained and up to date with allergen procedures and will provide accurate allergen information to your child. If your child has allergies, we would ask that they speak to our server for information so that they can be provided with the information they need to make an informed and safe choice.
Eating a School Lunch is Better for Your Child
Did you know only 2% of packed lunches meet the nutritional standards that currently apply to school food?
Five reasons school lunches are better;
- They save time & money
- They’re nutritionally better than a packed lunch
- They promote a varied diet & encourages new tastes
- They support inclusivity, dining with friends
- They help academic attainment by being linked to improved concentration
Free School Meals
On Universal Credit? You’ll qualify for Free School Meals
If you receive Universal Credit, your child will be eligible for Free School Meals from September 2026. The income cap has been lifted, but you still need to apply through your local authority.
- Save around £480+ per child each year
- Healthy, nutritious meals every school day
- Schools may receive additional funding to support your child
You may also qualify if you receive:
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Children who receive these benefits directly (instead of through a parent or guardian) can also get Free School Meals.
Find further information and how to apply on your local authority’s website.
To find out how to apply please follow this link or contact a member of our team.
Paying for refreshments
Our facilities are completely cashless. All payments are made through Arbor and students then use a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to pay for items.
For support with Arbor please follow this link