All children enjoy a daily lunchtime period where they can eat together in our school dining room. Families may choose to provide a packed lunch from home or opt for a hot school meal prepared on site.
- Reception to Year 2: All children are entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals, funded by the government.
- Years 3 to 6: Meals must be paid for unless your child qualifies for Free School Meals.
Allergy awareness
To keep all pupils safe, Gamlingay Village Primary School is a Nut Free environment. Please ensure that packed lunches do not contain nuts or nut‑based products.
All children eat in the school dining room. We see lunchtime as an important social experience where children can develop independence, practise good manners and enjoy time with their peers.
Your child may be eligible for Free School Meals if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income‑based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income‑related Employment and Support Allowance
- Child Tax Credit (without Working Tax Credit) and an annual gross income of £16,190 or less
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit (during the four‑week run‑on period after employment ends or hours reduce)
- Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of £7,400 or less
To apply click here
School lunches are provided by Caterlink.
If you choose to provide a packed lunch, we encourage healthy choices. Research shows that nutritious lunches can have a positive impact on children’s concentration, behaviour and overall wellbeing. As part of our commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, we ask families to follow our packed lunch guidelines to support children in developing good eating habits.
Water is always available at the dining tables, so sending an additional drink is optional.