Lunch menu
Our school lunches are organised over 3 different menus.
Please see the document below to find out which menu will be served each week.
View the latest lunch menu:
School Money
Appleton is delighted to announce that we are now in a position to offer the facility for parents to make payments online for school meals. School Money is an easy, safe and secure way of paying for your child’s school expenses online.
To make a payment, click on the following link.
Free School Meals
You can apply for free school meals if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits –
- income support
- income based jobseekers allowance
- income related employment and support allowance (ESA – IR)
- universal credit
- asylum seekers (receiving support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999)
- the guaranteed element of state pension credit
- child tax credit (with an annual income of no more than £16,190 as assessed by the Inland Revenue)
- working tax credit run on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for working tax creditYou can also claim if you are a child over 16 years of age and are receiving a qualifying benefit.
Elite Award
Appleton Primary School has attained a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) . As this was the third consecutive occasion this school received a top 5 score, Appleton Primary School has qualified for the prestigious Scores on the Doors Elite Award.
“Pupils enjoy learning through play, stories, and collaboration, with engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork and curiosity.”
“Leaders have prioritised consistency in phonics teaching, ensuring that children receive the support they need to become fluent and confident readers.”
“Pupils are respectful about race, religion and disabilities, showing a strong understanding of equality, inclusion, and kindness.”
“Pupils contribute to the community through charity work and local visits, helping them grow into thoughtful, socially aware individuals.”
“Skilled adults support learning and develop vocabulary in early years, ensuring that even the youngest learners get a strong and confident start.”
“Leaders offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, providing pupils with enriching experiences that enhance both learning and wellbeing.”
“Pupils feel safe and know teachers will help if they are worried, fostering a secure and supportive environment where children can thrive.”
“The expectation at Appleton is that ‘Every child is a reader,’ and this belief is embedded throughout the school’s approach to phonics and literacy.”
“There is a strong reading culture within the school, with staff and pupils alike showing a shared enthusiasm for books and language development.”
“Appleton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are well supported and cared for across all areas of their education.”
