School Lunches

A school lunch is available every day and there is a wide choice of hot or cold lunches offered.

Our School Lunch Provider is Stockton Borough Council, lunches are booked daily and a wide selection is available, including salad and three dessert selections per day! A menu is sent out to each child and we ask that you discuss with him/her what they would like to eat. If there are any special dietary requirements, then please advise the school in writing.

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are offered a school lunch at no charge, as funding is currently provided by the Government.

For children in Nursery and Key Stage 2, meals cost £3.30 per day.

From Sept 2026, meals will cost £3.55 per day.

Alternatively, you can provide a packed lunch for your child. We are a “Healthy School” and ask for your support with this. Children are asked not to bring fizzy drinks, nuts or chocolate bars with their lunch.

Payments for school lunches are made via Arbor Parent App. If you think your child is entitled to free school meals, then please let us know. Even if your child receives free school lunches with Universal Infant Free School Meals (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2) your child may still be eligible for Pupil Premium.

Free School Meals - Upcoming changes
From Sept 2026, Free School Meals (FSM) eligibility will expand to include all households receiving Universal Credit, removing the current £7400 net earnings cap. This Expanded FSM eligibility is for meals only and not for Pupil Premium.

Targeted FSM is required for Ever 6 and Pupil Premium eligibility.

The transitional protection will also end for existing recipients from Sept 2026.

Pupil Premium is funding to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in state-funded schools in England. In 2026/27, Pupil Premium is worth £1,550 per pupil who is eligible for free school meals, or have been eligible in the past 6 years.

If you have any questions, please email the school office on office@bishoptonredmarshallprimary.org.uk