Free school meals

You can claim free school meals for a child if they are in full-time education, you are responsible for the child, and you get at least one of the following benefits:

If you receive child tax credit and working tax credit, your child will not qualify for free school meals.

Universal Free School Meals

Even if your child receives Universal Free School Meal (Reception, year 1 and year 2) it is still important to make an application as the school will receive additional funding, known as the pupil premium, for every eligible pupil.

Apply for Free School Meals

To claim for free school meals complete the Free School Meals Application .

If you can’t complete the online form you can print and return the Free School Meals Application (PDF, 188KB) .

If you are claiming for Housing Benefit or Council Tax support (or both) and free school meals, you only need to apply using the Housing Benefit and Council Tax support form.