The lunchtime meal for the pupils is made on the premises at Brighton Avenue Primary School. The kitchen staff prepare a meal based on a menu provided by Gateshead Council, which changes once in every three weeks. The kitchen staff can also provide a meal for pupils where there is a special dietary need.
Should you require any information on the school meal menu please click on the link below.
Over the summer period, Gateshead School Catering have been busy creating a refreshed allergens and special diets guide for schools and parents to follow. The updated information can be found at
https://www.gatesheadschoolcatering.co.uk/article/7435/Allergies-and-special-diets.
Your child will qualify for free school meals if you meet all of the following criteria:
In addition, you and your partner must receive one of the following benefits:
Receipt of one of the above benefits will be checked with the relevant government departments (HMRC, DWP and Home Office) - this may be done via the Eligibility Checking Service. By signing the declaration on the application form, you are giving your consent for us to check your eligibility through this service.
Families who may be eligible include (but are not limited to):
To be eligible for free school meals, your family's annual household income must be no higher than the following:
This includes any wider income or support you may be receiving in addition to any earnings from employment.
You must also have less than £16,000 in savings, including any shares, investments and bank accounts, but not including your home.
If you think you fall into one of these groups, do not complete the application form. Instead, call us on 0191 433 3729 or email benefitsFSM@gateshead.gov.uk with the heading 'NRPF free school meals' in the subject field. Provide your contact details so we can get in touch with you.