Meals
Our menu is carefully crafted with a deep understanding of student preferences, ensuring it is both nutritious and fully compliant with government guidelines. We believe it is essential for children to eat well. Our catering team, Cucina, is dedicated to providing healthy and balanced meals for our students. The menus feature dishes from around the world, introducing students to a mix of familiar and new flavors. This experience is further enriched by our special 'Celebration Days,' where we offer an exciting variety of unique dishes.
Menu
Discover our delicious main menu below, crafted to balance flavour and nutrition.
You can view the full price list here.
Free School Meals
Your child can get a free school meal if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (as long as you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and you don't get more than £16,190 a year)
- Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
- Universal Credit (with annual earned income of no more than £7,400 after tax and not including any benefits you get).
You can verify your eligibility here.
Cashless Payment
Barclay Academy operates as a cashless school, using a secure online system 'My Child At School' for all meal payments. This platform allows you to easily top up your child’s account, ensuring they can access nutritious meals throughout the day to support their well-being and concentration. Please remember to keep your child’s account topped up to help them stay focused and ready to learn.
To access the My Child At School website, please click here.