All primary school children who attend state schools in London receive Free School Meals and have done so since September 2023.  This means that no pupils at Woodberry Down need to pay for school meals.

However, your child may also be eligible for extra funding for our school from the government, worth £1,300 per year.  This is extra money for us to spend on enrichment activities, teacher development and targeted support for the children that need it most.  This may also entitle you to other benefits like food vouchers during the holidays.  We urge our families to apply for free school meals so that we can continue to provide the high standard of education and extended provision that we currently offer.

How to apply for Free School Meals

If you feel your child is entitled to Free School Meals, you must apply by completing an application form.  You only have to apply once.  Hackney Education will check your entitlement against information held by the Department for Education on a regular basis so that you don’t have to renew your application every year or provide proof of your entitlement.

After you have completed your application you will receive an email to confirm your eligibility.  You can then bring this into the school office as proof of your entitlement.  Hackney Education will also send out a notification to us here at school confirming your child’s FSM and Pupil Premium eligibility.