We can provide free school meals and a school clothing grant if you are on a low income. The school clothing grant is £120.00 per child for primary school pupils and £150.00 per child for high school pupils.

To qualify for free school meals and a school clothing grant you must be in receipt of one of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
  • Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
  • Child Tax Credit only with annual income below £18,725
  • Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £8,717
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
  • Universal Credit, where monthly earned income does not exceed £726
  • Long Term Incapacity Benefit  (school clothing grant only)
  • Widows Allowance –  if not in full time employment (school clothing grant only)
  • Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £18,725 (school clothing grant only)

All children in primary 1-5 can receive a free school meal without an application however, you must still apply to receive free school milk and a school clothing grant.