Before applying please ensure you have read the criteria and information at www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolmeals
Free School Meal Auto Award
A new process called Free School Meals (FSM) Auto Award is introduced for the 2026/2027 academic year. This new process will use information already held by the Council to identify pupils who may be eligible for FSM. The process includes children who attend a school in Cornwall, and are either:
- a current FSM claimant, or
- a household in receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax support from Cornwall Council
Anyone outside of these groups will need to apply manually.
Find out more about the new approach here: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schoolmeals