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School Meals

School Meals – ABM Catering

Fresh Food, Happy Children and Healthy Minds!

From September 2026, our school catering service will be provided by ABM Catering Ltd, through their exciting GROW – Fuel for Young Minds school food service.

We are delighted to welcome GROW to our school and look forward to providing our children with a fresh, nutritious and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

We believe that lunchtime is an important part of the school day. It is an opportunity for children to enjoy delicious food, develop healthy eating habits and spend time with their friends.

GROW's meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site by our school catering team. Menus are carefully developed by nutritionists and dietitians to meet School Food Standards, offering children a balanced variety of appealing and nutritious meals.

As part of our new lunchtime offer, children will also have access to an allergen-friendly salad bar and hydration station, alongside regular themed lunches and special events throughout the school year.

Our School Menu

Something delicious for everyone!

The GROW menu operates on a three-week cycle, offering children a varied selection of tasty and nutritious meals.

Across the menu, children can enjoy:

  • Freshly prepared hot main meals

  • Vegetarian and vegan options

  • Jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings

  • Pasta dishes and sandwiches

  • Freshly baked bread

  • A selection of fresh salads

  • Fresh fruit and delicious desserts

Our aim is to encourage children to enjoy a balanced diet, try new foods and look forward to their school lunch each day.

View our current school menu:

Download the Three-Week Menu 

Special Diets and Allergies

We want every child to feel safe, happy and included at lunchtime.

ABM Catering is committed to ensuring that children with allergies, intolerances or other medical dietary requirements can enjoy a safe, balanced and wholesome school meal.

Parents and carers of children requiring a special diet will need to complete ABM's Special Diet Request Form.

ABM's dedicated Menus and Diets team will then create an appropriate special diet menu where required, helping to ensure that children's individual dietary needs are considered.

If your child has a food allergy, intolerance or medical dietary requirement, please read the information below and contact the school office for further guidance.

Download Special Diets and Allergens Information 

Caring for Our Planet

Good food for children and a greener future!

Sustainability is an important part of ABM Catering's approach to school food.

Where possible, ABM works with local and regional suppliers to reduce food miles and food waste, while supporting responsible food production.

Their sustainability commitments include:

  • Working with local and regional suppliers where possible

  • Using farm-assured meat

  • Using free-range eggs

  • Sourcing fish responsibly

  • Reducing food waste

  • Supporting wider initiatives to reduce environmental impact

Through these commitments, GROW aims to provide nutritious meals while making responsible choices for our environment.

Download ABM Sustainability Information 

Welcome to GROW!

We are excited to begin this new chapter with ABM Catering and look forward to seeing our children enjoy their new lunchtime experience.

Parents and carers can find out more about GROW, its approach to school meals and what to expect from the new catering service in the documents below.

Useful Documents

Paying for School Meals

Easy, secure payments with ParentPay

All school meals must be paid for in advance.

Paying for your child's school meals couldn't be easier using ParentPay!

ParentPay is our school's secure online payment system, allowing parents and carers to make payments conveniently using a credit or debit card.

You can access ParentPay at any time to manage your child's school meal payments.

Visit ParentPay to make a payment 

How to Activate Your ParentPay Account

If you are using ParentPay for the first time, please follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit www.parentpay.com .

  2. Select the Account Login box in the top right corner of the screen.

  3. Enter the username and password (activation codes) provided in your account activation letter.

  4. Click ‘Activate’ and follow the instructions to complete your account setup.

How to Make a School Meal Payment

Once your ParentPay account is activated, making a payment is quick and simple.

  1. Log in to your ParentPay account.

  2. Click ‘Pay for more items’ to view the available payment options.

  3. Select your child's name to view their individual payment items.

  4. Choose the school meals payment item and click ‘Add to basket’.

  5. Enter the amount you wish to pay and add it to your basket.

  6. Click ‘Checkout’. You can remove items or edit payment amounts if needed.

  7. When you are ready, click ‘Pay securely now’.

  8. Enter your credit or debit card details and select ‘Make payment’.

If you have any difficulties accessing your account or making a payment, please contact the school office, where a member of our team will be happy to help.

School Meals Debt Policy

We kindly remind all families that school meals must be paid for in advance.

Our School Meals Debt Policy explains the school's arrangements for managing school meal payments and outstanding balances.

Please read the policy below for further information.

Download School Meals Debt Policy – Summer 2024 

We Look Forward to Seeing You at Lunchtime!

We are delighted to be working with ABM Catering and GROW to provide our children with fresh, nutritious and enjoyable school meals.

We look forward to seeing our children discover new flavours, enjoy their favourite dishes and make the most of their lunchtime experience.

For any questions about school meals, special dietary requirements or ParentPay, please contact the school office.