Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium (Income based free school meals) if you get any of the following state benefits:

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• the 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
• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

We recommend all parents check their entitlement to Pupil Premium as all eligible children will receive additional support in school to improve children's educational outcomes, as well as many other perks including a free school bookbag and free holiday activity clubs.  In addition the school receives additional funding to provide additional support to qualifying pupils.

Why do I need to register, don't all infant children get free school meals?

Many families miss out on the advantages of registering for Pupil Premium (Income Based Free School Meals) due to the confusion with the Universal Infant Free School Meals that gives all Infant aged children a free school lunch regardless of their family income. 

The Income-based Free School Meals is a separate scheme which applies to children from lower-incomes families only to help increase the educational outcomes of children from a disadvantaged background.  

How can I check if I am Eligible for Income Based Free School Meals?

To see if you are eligible for Income based Free School Meals (Pupil Premium) please click on the link above.  It is best to check your eligibility than miss out!

If you prefer, the school can check your eligibility.  Please provide your National Insurance Number and date of birth to the school office who can then perform the check on your behalf.