Bridge Hall Primary School — Free School Meals 2025/26

We want to make sure that every child at Bridge Hall Primary School has the best possible chance to learn, grow, and thrive – and a nutritious meal at lunchtime plays a big part in that.

🍽️ Free School Meals: What You Need to Know

All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day under the government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

However, your child may also be eligible for additional support if you apply for means-tested Free School Meals (FSM) – even if they are already receiving universal meals. 

✅ Who qualifies for Free School Meals?

Your child may be eligible if you receive one of the following:

• Universal Credit (with household income below £7,400 per year after tax)

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit), with income below £16,190

• The guaranteed part of Pension Credit

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

🍎 What are the benefits?

• A free healthy meal each school day

• Access to additional education funding for the school (Pupil Premium)

• Help with the cost of school trips, clubs, and learning support in some cases. 

To check your eligibility, please follow this link:

https://www.stockport.gov.uk/start/free-school-meals-application-form

Our lunches are provided by Totally Local Company. We use School Grid to order and pay for school meals. Please aim to order your child's lunches a week or term in advance.