School Meals

We are proud of our lunchtime provision and were delighted that Ofsted Inspectors recently commented -

"Lunchtime is an enjoyable time of the school day for pupils of all ages to come together as one." (March 2024)

Children enjoy their school meals, with very high take-up in all classes.  They also enjoy playing together on the field or playground, and behaviour is good.

School Meal Menus - 

The three menus for school meals from April until October 2024 half term can be accessed here. Updated 10/12/24

Calendar -

The calendar showing the 3-week cycle for menus can be viewed here (24/25)

All pupils in Key Stage 1 (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) in state-funded schools in England, are entitled to receive a FREE school lunch through the introduction of the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) policy.

The independent School Food Plan, published by the Department for Education in July 2013, recommended this policy based on the findings of the free school meals pilots held between 2009 and 2011. The pilots showed that universal free school meals can have significant benefits both for individual children and for the broader life of the school. Pupils in the pilot areas were found to eat more healthily and perform better academically. Schools also reported improved behaviour and atmosphere, as a result of all pupils eating together every day.

At Great Tey Primary School hot school meals are freshly cooked on the premises every day for children in KS1 and for children in KS2 at a cost of £2.50 per meal ( some children in KS2 may also be eligible for free school meals - please see below for further details).  The menus rotate on a three-week cycle and we take account of the children's favourites when planning our menus.  There will be a vegetarian option and meat option available each day, as well as baguettes and/or jacket potatoes.   Dietary requirements can be catered for - please talk to the Headteacher about any allergies or food intolerances your child may have.

 Further information about our school meals can be obtained from the school office.

Hot school meals are free to all pupils in Ducklings and Sparrows (Reception, Y1 and Y2) and are also available for children in Years 3 and above, at a cost of £2.50 per day. You may be eligible for free school meals. To be eligible you must be in receipt of one of the following:

To apply for free school meals, please speak the office for further information.