Lunchtime & School Meals


Lunch Time

Children eat together in the dining room. They are helped by School staff who ensure that:

  • The school’s values are upheld
  • All children have washed their hands
  • The children receive help as required
  • The children eat in a calm and happy atmosphere, where good manners are encouraged and expected at all times
  • Children have eaten as much as they are able before leaving the dinner table
  • Children play outside under supervision either before or after their meal

School meals are free but still need to be ordered for your child via ParentPay. We want children to receive a lunch they prefer and urge parents to talk to their child when making an order. School lunches can be ordered many weeks in advance. When lunches are ordered in advance our catering team can plan more effectively, reducing waste and reducing costs and ensure your child receives a meal of their choice.

If you have difficulty ordering school lunches please contact the school office Kitchen via kitchen@stjeromebilingual.org or the school office.

Free School Meals Eligibility Checker

If you think that your child may be eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant (known as Free School Meals), please follow the link below. Our School Office team will be happy to help you, in complete confidence.


All children in primary schools in London currently receive free school meals under the universal free school meals plans.

Free School Meals Eligibility Checker

However, although your child receives a free school meal currently this may change with government policy and families may be eligible for additional support. We therefore urge you to check via the eligibility checker if the school can receive additional funding due to your circumstances. If your circumstances change regardless of the year group your child is in, please use the eligibility checker.


We are committed to keeping your information private and if you would like to speak to our office staff about your unique situation please rest assured that families can speak to us in complete confidence.