School meals

At Wincham, lunchtimes are an enjoyable, social experience supervised by our dedicated Mid-Day Assistants. Our nutritious meals are prepared on-site by our award-winning Catering Supervisor, Mrs. Monks.

Meal Costs & Eligibility

• Reception & Key Stage 1: Free (Universal Infant Free School Meals).

• Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): £3.25 per day.

• Benefit-Based Free School Meals: If you believe you are eligible, please apply immediately as this cannot be backdated.

The Government has expanded the free school meals criteria.
From the start of the 2026/27 school year, all children from households in receipt of Universal Credit will be entitled to receive a free school meal. However, there will be 2 categories of Universal Credit based FSM :

• Targeted FSM: which continues to be based on the existing threshold, covering pupils who are in households in receipt of Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less

• Expanded FSM: a new category covering pupils who do not qualify for targeted FSM, but who are in households receiving Universal Credit with annual household earnings above £7,400.

Free school meals | Cheshire West and Chester Council

If you feel that you will be entitled to free school meals from the start of the new academic year, please click on the above link and check your entitlement.  It is open for new applications as of June 1st 2026.