Children can either have a school dinner or bring their own packed lunch to school.
Our school meals are provided by Chartwells and are prepared daily in our kitchen, with a choice of healthy main courses (including a vegetarian option) and desserts. All children eat their meals in the school hall.
The cost of a school meal is £2.00 per day, and you can pay in advance for the week, month, half term or term online via SchoolMoney or with a credit/debit card at the school office. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to free school dinners.
Special Diets
If your child has any food allergies or requires a special diet please see the links below, and contact the school office if you need any more information:
Special Diet FAQ
Special Diet Procedure
Nut Safety Statement
Special Diet Request Form
Free school meals
Free school meals are available to some children according to family income.
To find out if your child qualifies for free school meals, or for further help, you can:
- Visit the Wakefield Free School Meals Website to download an application form and leaflet
- Contact Wakefield Family Services on 01924 305061
- Call the HMRC Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900
- Ask at the school office for further advice, or send us an email to admin@orchardhead.patrust.org.uk
If you’re entitled to register for free school meals please do so, even if your child has a packed lunch: school receives extra funding through the Pupil Premium. Please note, it’s your responsibility to renew your child’s entitlement as needed.