At Barlow Primary School we are catered for by Hutchison Catering who offer a range of healthy and nutritious meals to our pupils.

The school menu alternates every 3 weeks and is updated during the year.

School meals for children in KS2 are priced at £2.85 per day or £14.25 per week, payable in advance on ParentPay. This is excellent value for money given the hot meal prepared, offered with a piece of fresh bread and a dessert.  We do encourage all our families to support our meal service as much as they can to keep it a viable financial model in the current funding climate.

Miss Franks is our Cook at Barlow Primary and her meals are absolutely fantastic!

Our new three-weekly menu and further information about Hutchinsons can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

Welcome newsletter – Barlow C of E Primary School

Dinner Menu Autumn 1 Barlow Week 1

Dinner Menu Autumn 1 Barlow Week 2

Dinner Menu Autumn 1 Barlow Week 3

Early Years Healthy Packed Lunch Guidance

Lunch Menus – November 2025 to Easter 2026

Free School Meals

Currently children in key stage one (Reception, Year 1 and Y2) benefit from Universal Free School Meals – the Government covers the cost! However fussy you think your little eater is, we would encourage you to sign your child up for a school meal. you can be confident that in the wide choice available there will be something that your child will love.

Can my child still bring a packed lunch?

Yes they can, but we would encourage them to try a school lunch. This will give them a varied and balanced diet and save you time and money. If you wish your child to have a packed lunch then we ask that you provide a healthy one, which is low in saturated fats, salt and sugar with no glass bottles or fizzy drinks. Please also avoid pastries, crisps and chocolate on a daily basis and encourage salads and fruit. Packed lunches are stored in an area which is not refrigerated so please be aware of this when choosing the contents.

Qualifying for Free School Meals

The government provides a free piece of fruit or vegetable every day for children aged 4 to 6, as part of a ‘5 a day’ campaign to encourage young children to eat healthy.

Our pupils can choose when to have their free fruit at any point of the day and can choose from a selection available that day.

More Information about school fruit and vegetables