Lunchtime is in safe hands with Twelve15

Twelve15 is part of Surrey County Council and it has been providing school meals for over 70 years, it feeds thousands of school children daily and is Hale Nursery & Primary Academy's caterer.

New Spring/summer menu starting April 13th 2026 :

Meals are to be booked via Arbor, these can be chosen for the full term.

Please click the link for instructions on how to book: https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/6956696271261-Meal-Menu-choices-on-the-Parent-Portal-or-Parent-App

How much does a school meal cost and what’s included?

There has long been a positive association between learning outcomes and nutrition.

School meals are FREE for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.

If your child is in Year 3 or above, the cost per meal is currently £2.90.

Your child may be entitled to a Free School Meal, please speak in confidence to a member of the School Office.

Packed Lunch

Children are welcome to bring healthy packed lunches to school containing fruit and wholemeal bread.

We are a healthy school and please ask to avoid high sugar treats, chocolate and to be nut free.

Children are not permitted to bring fizzy or caffeinated drinks to school.

Break snacks

Children are asked to have healthy break snacks. Crisps, chocolate and cakes are not advisory.

Snacks can include:

• Cheese ie babybel/Dairylea dippers
• Fruit or vegetables
• Breadsticks 

Nuts are not permitted at school - this includes:

Spreads - nutella/peanut butter/almond spread

Bars - nakd bars

Cakes ie Cherrybake well

Packet of nuts

 About School Meals

Pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of Twelve15’s recipes. Every weekday it focuses on providing fresh, healthy, and nutritionally balanced lunches that adhere to Government Food Standards.

80% of meals are cooked from scratch, using locally sourced produce whenever possible.

There is a three-week menu cycle, offering three daily meal options including a vegetarian choice.

In some cases a we may have to change meals at last minute or offer alternatives.

Special Diets and Allergies

Twelve15 caters for the 14 key allergens identified by the Food Standards Agency. It also has a range of Special Diet menus including ‘Dairy Free’ and ‘Free from Gluten’. Our Primary school kitchens are nut free.

Click here for more information and allergen menus.

A copy of the Special Diet Request Form can be found at the bottom of this page. This needs to be completed and returned to the school office.