Free School Meals
Free School Meals
Brownhills Ormiston Academy use Walsall Council to check eligibility for students claiming free school meals.
You can apply online quickly and simply by clicking on the apply for free school meals online here link below.
Apply for free school meals online here
Please note you do not have to provide evidence of your benefits, the council use an online checking system connected with your benefit providers which tells us whether you are eligible or not for free school meals.
The link below goes directly to the Walsall Council Website that lists current eligibility criteria and numbers to call if you need help.
Pupil Premium – extra funding
The Academy receive extra funding for all children recorded as being eligible for a free school meal. Funding is used to help your child.
Year 7 to 11: £935 per year
Therefore please apply even if your child prefers to bring their own meal.
Other ways to apply
You can also:
Download and print an application form
You can scan and email your completed form back to:
What happens if I do not have access to the internet or are unable to complete online?
You can pick up a free school meals application form from:
the Benefits Service at the First Stop Shop, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall,WS1 1XU – by calling in person or telephoning on 0300 555 2855