Food

Food plays a central role at the Academy and we believe it’s an important part of children’s learning to promote good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.

At King’s Cross Academy, we believe that good food and healthy habits are an important part of helping every child to thrive.

We are proud to be recognised as a Silver Healthy School, reflecting our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils and embedding healthy choices across school life.

Food plays an important part in this. We want children not only to enjoy nutritious and delicious meals at school, but also to develop the knowledge, confidence and habits that will help them make positive choices as they grow.

Lunchtime is about more than eating. It is a chance for children to sit with friends, talk, develop independence and enjoy being part of our school community. We want our dining hall to be a welcoming and sociable place where children can enjoy good food together.

School lunches

Our menus provide children with a varied and balanced choice of meals that meet the School Food Standards.

We want the food we serve to reflect the diversity of the King’s Cross Academy community. Our menus introduce children to different flavours, ingredients and dishes while ensuring that meals remain nutritious, balanced and appealing.

We also listen to children’s views about school food and encourage them to play an active part in helping us continually improve the lunchtime experience.

All children from Reception to Year 6 are currently entitled to a free school meal.

We encourage children to enjoy a school lunch wherever possible. Families who choose to provide a packed lunch should ensure that it is healthy, balanced and nutritious.

Healthy eating at KCA

Our approach to healthy eating extends beyond lunchtime. We want children to understand how food contributes to their health and wellbeing and to develop habits that will support them throughout their lives.

Following consultation with pupils and families, our Food Policy sets out clear expectations for food brought into school.

Snacks brought into school should be a piece of fruit or a vegetable.

We ask families not to bring sweets, cakes or other food into school to celebrate birthdays. Families who would like to mark a child’s birthday are very welcome to donate a book to their child’s classroom for everyone to enjoy together.

Children attending after-school clubs may bring a more substantial healthy snack to eat before their club begins.

If your child has an allergy, medical dietary requirement or other specific dietary need, please let us know so that we can work with you to ensure they are appropriately supported.

Our current menu

3 week menu for 2026 summer term

Our September food menu will be uploaded at the beginning of Autumn term.