School Meals & Menu
Jacket Potato with Pudding £2.76Catering is provided by Innovate IFG
Innovate IFG is part of the Impact Food Group, a well-established and experienced school caterer. The service is provided under contract with Harris Federation.
The menu runs on a three-weekly cycle and includes halal and non-halal options.
Allergies and Intolerances
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, you need to inform our Student Services Manager so we can update your medical record, which will be referred to in the case of a medical emergency.
Please inform our Catering Manager of any food allergy or intolerance prior to consumption. Allergen information is labelled in BOLD on all pre-packaged food sold in our canteen.
At least one member of the carering team is designated an Allergen Buddy and will be at each service ready to answer questions students may have about food ingredients. If a student wishes to speak with our Catering Manager, they will also be available at at every service - typically at the payment area.
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Catering ManagerMs Sue Reid |
Government's proposals to change food standards in schools
In April 2026, the government made proposals to change the standards of food available to children in schools. This would affect school dinners offered at Harris Academy Purley.
According to the new proposals our caterers, Impact, would no longer be able to offer unhealthy 'grab and go' foods like sausage rolls and pizza every day. Very sugary desserts would also be limited to once a week and replaced with fruit for most of the week instead. The new plans are also pushing for more vegetables and whole grains to be used for the meals in a bid to improve children's health and nutrition.
We encourage families to read through the government's proposals and leave feedback.
You can also read a response from Impact.
Free School Meals (FSM) and Uniform Grants
Some families may be eligible for school meals paid for by the government. Even if your child does not wish to eat meals prepared by the school, it is worth checking their eligibility, as each student entitled to free school meals could receive funding to help with tuition, uniform, equipment, coaching or a number of other resources.
To find out if your child is eligible, please complete the application form linked below and, should you qualify, complete the FSM and Uniform Grant Form at the bottom of this page. Completed forms can be handed to our receptionist or emailed to our Admissions Team.
ParentPay
The academy operates a cashless catering system. This avoids the need for students to bring money into the academy and ensures payments for food and drink purchases are quick and simple.
The Academy will create a ParentPay.com account for all parents/carers during a student's enrolment. Parents/carers add money to their account through one-off or regular card or bank payments. Students access those funds using their thumb print at the tills.
When you log into the website or app, you can see how much your child is spending, as well as the type of items they are purchasing. Daily limits can also be placed on the account if spending becomes a concern.
A biometric consent form will be provided during the enrolment process. Please ensure you complete the form and return it to our admissions team prior to their induction day.
