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    Important: Action needed for the 2026/27 school year

    The way free school meals are checked is changing this year. If your child already attends our school, you need to reapply, even if they already receive free school meals. Reapplying makes sure your child keeps their free school meals and that the school continues to receive its funding. Please complete the online application as soon as you can. If you'd like any help, contact the school office.

    Could Your Child Be Eligible for Free School Meals?

    From September 2026, all children from households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to free school meals.

    Your child may be eligible for free school meals if you receive:

    • Universal Credit
    • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
    • Support as a family with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

    Reception, Year 1 & Year 2

    All children in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 automatically receive a free school meal through the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) scheme.

    If you receive any of the benefits above, please still apply, as your child may also qualify for Pupil Premium. This funding follows your child being registered as eligible, not whether they have a school meal, so it's worth applying even though your child already receives one, and there's no obligation to change anything about their day.

    How to Apply

    Apply online through Bristol City Council's free school meals online application. It's a short form of a few pages, and it helps to have your National Insurance number and date of birth to hand before you start (or your NASS reference number if you have No Recourse to Public Funds). This same form also registers your child for Pupil Premium.

    If you need help with the electronic form, contact the Council FSM team on 0117 903 7990.

    Pupil Premium

    Pupil Premium is additional Government funding that helps us provide:

    • Additional teaching and learning support
    • Small group interventions
    • Individual music tuition
    • Learning resources
    • Educational visits and enrichment opportunities

    Once your child is registered as eligible, our school continues to receive this funding for the next six years, even if your circumstances change.

    Who is Eligible for Pupil Premium?

    Your child may qualify if you receive:

    • Universal Credit and your household earnings are £7,400 or less per year (after tax, excluding benefits)
    • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
    • Support as a family with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

    Please note that free school meals and Pupil Premium have different criteria. From September 2026, all families receiving Universal Credit are entitled to free school meals. However, Pupil Premium funding is only available for children who meet the Targeted Free School Meals criteria (household earnings of £7,400 or less per year after tax, excluding benefits) or another qualifying category.

    Early Years Pupil Premium

    Free school meals are not available for children under five who attend a nursery or registered childminder. However, they may still be eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, using the same eligibility criteria as above.

    Families with No Recourse to Public Funds

    If you have No Recourse to Public Funds – meaning your visa or immigration status stops you claiming most benefits – your child may still be eligible for free school meals and Pupil Premium, depending on your household income. Your family may qualify if your annual household income is:

    • less than £22,700 with one child
    • less than £26,300 with two or more children

    Please contact the school office if this applies to you, and we'll be happy to help you complete your application in confidence. You can also read Bristol City Council's guidance on free school meals and the pupil premium.

    Current Funding Levels

    • £1,550 for Primary pupils
    • £2,690 for Looked After and Previously Looked After children
    • Our total Pupil Premium budget for 2026/27 is £66,650

    How We Use This Funding

    The School Leadership Team and Governing Body carefully monitor how we use all Pupil Premium funding to ensure it has the maximum impact on your child's education. Our Pupil Premium Statement shows exactly how we spend this funding and what difference it makes.

    View our Pupil Premium Strategy 2024–2027 (PDF) to see our detailed plans and impact reports.

    Need Help?

    If you have any questions about eligibility or need help with your application, contact:

    We're here to help ensure your child gets all the support they're entitled to.

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