Apply online
You can apply online and get an immediate answer. If you are eligible your child's school will be notified within five working days.
If you are accepted for Free School Meals, and your child attends a Primary or Special School, you will need to order meals for your child. Find out what school meal service your child's school has.
Make a paper application
Alternatively you can apply by sending in a paper application form which you can obtain from your school, by contacting the Free School Meal Team, or by downloading the form below:
What information do we need?
You will need to supply the following details so that we can assess your application:
- Your National Insurance Number
- Your date of birth
- Your surname
- Your full address
- Your child(ren)'s details
Non cashless secondary schools
If your child attends a non cashless secondary school, you will need to provide a clear photo of them for their ID card. They will use this to access their meal in the canteen. You can post the photo to us at:
Free School Meals
Northamptonshire County Council
John Dryden House
8-10 The Lakes
Northampton
NN4 7DD
or you can email a picture to: freeschoolmeals@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Please note: You do not need to provide a photo if your child attends a cashless secondary school or a special school.