Special diets and allergies

If you need to tell us about any dietary requirements, please complete the attached form and pass to the school office.

How much does a school meal cost and what’s included?

There has long been a positive association between learning outcomes and nutrition.

School meals are FREE for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, regardless of household income (a saving of over £480).  This entitles your child to a balanced main course, dessert, fresh bread daily and access to a salad bar.

If your child is in Year 3 or above, the cost per meal is approx £2.90 from September 2026. 

Your child may be entitled to a free school meal.  To enable us to run a check for you, please complete this online form Free School Meals from September 2026 – Fill in form

Menu Choices

You are able to opt in and out of 'Meals' for your child on a daily basis by selecting this via the Arbor Parent Portal / App at least one week in advance. We have included a link to help you make the most of this feature for your child here on the Arbor Parent Portal/app.

Our catering team (Olive Dining), place an order for food each Thursday for the following week. We therefore require one week's advance booking to help ensure there is as little wastage as possible. Simply visit your portal / app each week before Thursday to tell us whether you wish your child to have a school dinner or bring a packed lunch from home and leave the rest to us.

Please note that all parents (including FSM and UFSM families) need to select their child's meal provision (e.g.  if they wish to enjoy a hot meal in school or provide a packed lunch from home). From September 2026 meals must be paid for in advance. Please 'Top Up' your child's meals account online via the Parent Portal / App in the usual way. Children in Key Stage 1 will continue to receive 'Universal Free School Meals' (UFSM) and therefore do not have to pay.

Please also note that if you have already informed us of your child's specific dietary requirements, please simply select your child's favoured meal choice and our catering team will make the necessary adjustments each day.

Please note that if you miss the deadline to order a hot lunch, you will need to send your child to school with a packed lunch for that week.

If you are experiencing any difficulties placing your meal choices via the Arbor Parent Portal / App, please do not hesitate to contact us.