School lunches

We pride ourselves in supplying our children with excellent food.

We feel that it is one of the most important parts of a child’s life – to eat properly. Eating a healthy diet enables a child to live life to the full and gives them a better performance all round, specifically helping with their concentration levels – which in turn affects achievement.

So we encourage all of our children to have a school dinner and we are glad to have such a high uptake of school dinners at our school. It’s good to know that our children are getting a well-balanced and healthy meal every school day.

See the information below for more details.

Further information:

Free school meals

Many of our families could get Free School Meals but do not claim for them; your child may be entitled to Free School Meals if you as the parent are in receipt of any of the following benefits:

  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance (income based)
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (but NOT Working Tax Credit)


Why claim?

  • Save hundreds of pounds per year
  • Extra funding for the school in the form of Pupil Premium
  • It’s your entitlement
  • No downside
  • Other pupils and parents will not know you are claiming

‘Leaders and staff are determined that every pupil achieves their best – professional development is a priority.’

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‘Every pupil is encouraged to achieve their very best, with strong support for those with additional needs.’

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‘The curriculum is ambitious, coherent and designed to help children build knowledge step by step.’

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‘High expectations of behaviour are met – pupils are well-mannered, courteous and respectful.’

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‘Children in the nursery class get off to a flying start in their school experience.’

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‘Teachers know pupils well and provide excellent care and support.’

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‘The school provides a wide range of clubs and activities that develop pupils’ wider interests and talents.’

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‘Reading is celebrated across the school – no child gets left behind.’

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‘Pupils’ attendance is high, including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND.’

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‘Parents are positive about the school, with many appreciative of the support for pupils with SEND.’

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‘Pupils demonstrate strong inclusive values and a secure understanding of different faiths and cultures.’

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‘Pupils feel happy and safe at Bude Park Primary School. An atmosphere of calm cheerfulness pervades the school.’

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