Thorney Close Primary SchoolSchool Meals - New Menu and Information
Here’s a first look at our exciting new menu for the upcoming academic year, starting in September 2025.
From September, school meals will cost £2.50 per day. All meals must be paid for weekly or in advance if you wish to pay for a longer period. Please note that the school does not allow meal payment arrears. Payments are to be made through Arbor.
Children in Reception to Year 2 will continue to receive free school meals under the government’s Infant Universal Free School Meals scheme. Therefore, all children in these year groups will receive a school meal.
From Year 3 onwards, parents and children can choose between a school meal or a packed lunch. If you have applied and are eligible for free school meals, your child will receive a free meal in school.
If your child would like to switch between having a packed lunch and a school meal (or vice versa), you must inform the school office via a message on Arbor. If we do not receive notification, you may still be charged for meals that have already been ordered.
To help us with planning and food orders, we kindly ask that any changes to meal preferences are made at the beginning of a half term.
If your child was in Year 2 and is now moving into Year 3, please make sure to apply for free school meals via the Parent Portal using the link below.
Sunderland Free School Meals Information Apply for Free School Meals
sunderland school meals info.pdf