At Sawley Junior School, we are proud to offer freshly prepared, nutritious school meals each day through the Derbyshire Catering Service. School meals meet the Government's School Food Standards and are designed to provide children with a balanced meal that supports their health, wellbeing and learning. 

School meals provide excellent value for money and currently include a main meal, dessert and a drink. A range of options are available each day, including vegetarian choices, jacket potatoes, vegetables, salad and fresh fruit. 

If your child requires a special diet due to a medical condition, Derbyshire Catering Service can often provide tailored menus. Further information is available through Derbyshire Catering Services.

Primary meals £3.25

This includes a main meal, dessert and a drink, which is excellent value for money. Most schools offer 2 choices of main meal or a jacket potato, vegetables, salad, fresh fruit, bread and drinking water are freely available every day. Themed lunches are offered on a monthly basis for primary schools to create a fun eating experience and to build interest in the food offering.

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Free School Meals

Changes to Free School Meals from September 2026

From September 2026, Derbyshire has introduced a new Free School Meals eligibility system. Transitional protection ended on 31 August 2026 and families are now assessed under updated eligibility criteria.

There are now two categories of Free School Meals:

Targeted Free School Meals

Available to families receiving Universal Credit with annual earnings of £7,400 or less.

Children eligible under this category receive:

• Free school meals.
• Additional school funding through Pupil Premium.