The Academy operates its own highly successful in-house meals service, providing balanced and nutritious meals throughout the day in its restaurant, fully meeting government guidelines. The Academy has been recognised with a Bronze award for Healthy Schools Wandsworth programme, reflecting the Academy’s commitment to offering healthy, high-quality meals. A large number of students make use of this provision, underpinned by the Academy’s strong belief that good nutrition plays an important role in supporting student learning.

The value-for-money service operates twice daily during term time, beginning with breakfast from 7:45 a.m. through to the start of the Academy day. The Academy also runs a Breakfast Club for some students who benefit from a free breakfast while also taking part in learning activities. Lunch runs from 12:55 to 14:00 and is organised on a rota basis for Years 7 to 10, so that across a three-week menu cycle each year group has the opportunity to go first or last. Year 11 students always join the first sitting.

The service operates on a cashless basis, so that students do not need to carry money with them each day. Each student is provided with an ID card that acts as both a ‘meal card’ and their library card for borrowing resources. The cards are colour-coded by year group and include the student’s name, photo, and a unique ID. Accounts are managed electronically, with balances updated automatically each time a student purchases food or tops up their account.

Parents and guardians can add funds securely via the Academy’s online payment system, WisePay. Details for registration are sent out when a child first joins the Academy. Students entitled to free school meals have the same style of card as all other students, with their daily allowance automatically credited £3.00 each day. They are also encouraged to top up their card with additional funds if they wish.

Further details about free school meals and the WisePay system can be found in the additional links provided.