Home Farm Primary School

For children in Nursery, Years 3-6 payment is required in advance via parent pay. Meals are priced at £2.25 for Nursery pupils and £2.45 for Years  3-6. There will a price increase from 1st November 2025 to £2.35 for Nursery pupils and £2.55 for years 3-6. Universal infant free school meals (UIFSM) provide funding for schools to offer free school meals to pupils in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2. 

If your child is eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) in Bradford, there are several helpful benefits you can expect beyond just the meals themselves. Here's a breakdown of what that support typically includes:

🍽️ Free School Meals Eligibility

You may qualify if you receive certain benefits, such as:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Universal Credit (with household income under £7,400/year after tax)
• Child Tax Credit (without Working Tax Credit and income under £16,190)
• Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Pension Credit (guaranteed element)

Even if you don’t qualify for public funds, your child may still be eligible. Check with your school or local authority for guidance. You can find full eligibility details and apply via the Bradford Council FSM page.

🎒 Additional Benefits for Eligible Families

If your child qualifies for FSM, here’s what else you can expect:

• Two Free School Jumpers per Year Provided via a voucher from the school -great for easing uniform costs
• Free Milk Until End of Year 6 Your child will receive milk daily at school, supporting nutrition and growth
• Discounted Residential Trips Significant savings on Year 4 and Year 6 trips, making these enriching experiences more accessible

📞 If you think you might be eligible or need help applying, don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 01274 777020. They’ll guide you through the process and help ensure you receive all the support available.

If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals, applications preferably can be made on line at www.bradford.gov.uk/schoolmeals or if not possible you can telephone on 01274 432772. Should you require further assistance then please call into school and we will be happy to help you.

Bradford Council is again working with a range of community groups across the district this half-term to support disadvantaged families with holiday hunger.

Many of these organisations provide support over the holidays. They have excellent relationships with their communities. Families can contact  01274 431000 to access to district-wide support.