School meals

All state funded infant school children (i.e. those in reception, year 1 and year 2) now receive a free school lunch.

The Warrington school meals catering service provides your child with healthy, filling and nutritional meals every school day.

A balanced diet gives children energy, helps them to concentrate in the classroom and teaches them the importance of being healthy as they grow into adults.

School meals are available to reception children right up to sixth form college students and are priced at £2.30 per day.  The Warrington school meals catering service provides meals to all Warrington primary schools, Green Lane school and sixth form college (post 16), Foxwood school and sixth form college (post 16) and Woolston Brook school.

Universal infant free school meals

The coalition government has announced that, from September 2014, all state funded infant school children (i.e. those in reception, year 1 and year 2) will receive a free school lunch.

The School Food Plan presented evidence that universal free school meals leads to positive improvements in health, attainment and social cohesion, and help families with the cost of living.

This an important change for children and the school meals service will be working with the primary head teachers to implement this important initiative. (Last updated January 2014)

You are able to access further information on the school food plan website.

Quality of meals

As part of the school lunch a pupil will receive a two course meal with a drink.  This will include a protein item accompanied with potatoes, rice or pasta and fresh vegetables, a dessert and a drink.

All food and drinks served in Warrington schools meet the government's standards for school food. Food is prepared on site using fresh ingredients. We don't transport food from one school to another (unless an emergency situation arises).

Special dietary needs

Vegetarian, multi-cultural and special dietary items are included in our menu plans. 

Any specific concerns or requests can be dealt with by contacting the school meals catering service.