Meals
Our menus are designed with student tastes in mind, while ensuring all meals are nutritious and fully compliant with government guidelines.
Cucina, our dedicated catering partner, serves a wide variety of fresh and balanced dishes each day – from hearty main meals to lighter ‘grab and go’ options such as sandwiches, wraps, and salad pots. The menus include familiar favourites alongside exciting new flavours, with regular themed and Celebration Days to keep things fresh and fun.
Menu
To learn more about Cucina and the exciting food options available, including our new Chill Deal and StreetVibes menus, click here to view our catering brochure.
Discover our delicious main menu below, crafted to balance flavour and nutrition.
You can view the full price list here.
Start the Day Right – Free Breakfast for All Students
All students can enjoy a free slice of toast each morning to help them start the day with energy and focus.
There’s also a range of affordable ‘Cheap Eats’ available from just £1.05 – including cereal, croissants, pancakes, and a tasty hash brown & baked beans combo.
Click here to view our Free Breakfast information.
Free School Meals
Your child may be eligible for free school meals. Even if they choose not to take up the meals, applying is still important. For every student who is registered, the Academy receives additional funding – up to £1,300 per year – which helps us provide extra support such as tuition, resources, and tailored interventions. You can verify your eligibility here.
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).
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.