School Meals 

Each morning, the children are asked if they have brought a packed lunch or are having a school meal.  Reception, Years 1 & 2 children are entitled to a ‘Universal Free School Meal’ i.e., a free school meal.

Pupils in KS2 are charged £2.60 per day, unless they qualify for free school meals, and we will send you details about payment as your child finishes year 2.

Menus:

New menu from 1 June 2026, which includes allergen information:  

CLCS Summer 2 Menu 1 25-26.pdf

Each day, the children select a red or green meal from the menu. 

Free School Meals

Reception, and Year 1 & 2 children are entitled to a ‘Universal Free School Meal’ - families do not need to pay.  

Pupils in KS2 (years 3, 4, 5 and 6) are charged £2.60 per day, unless they qualify for ‘free school meals’ (application required).

Although there is no longer a need for parents/carers to claim a free school meal for pupils in Reception, year 1 or 2, we strongly encourage you to do so. If your child is entitled to free school meals, they also qualify for Pupil Premium (see below).

A free school meals application can be made here : Free School Meals Application 

Children are entitled to free school meals if their parents or guardians get:

• Universal Credit – your net earned income must be less than £7,400;
• Income Support;
• Job Seeker's Allowance (income based);
• Employment and Support Allowance;
• Child Tax Credit, and have an annual income of less than £16,190 (as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs);
• Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit;
• Support payments under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999;
• Working Tax Credit Run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit);
• Universal Credit. 

If you get Working Tax Credit, your child(ren) are not entitled to free school meals.