If your child attends a school within St Helens, you apply using the council’s online form for free school meals. If they attend a school outside St Helens, or one of the listed academies, the process is different.
| Situation | How to apply |
|---|---|
| School within the borough of St Helens | Apply for free school meals |
| School in another local authority area | Complete an out of borough free school meals application |
| School within Knowsley | Apply directly to Knowsley Council |
| St Mary & St Thomas' C.E. Primary School, WA10 2HS | Contact the school directly |
| Rainhill St Ann's Church of England Primary School, L35 0LQ | Contact the school directly |
If the council asks for more information, you should upload evidence online. If your details change later, St Helens asks you to contact Revenues and Benefits so their records stay up to date.