Pupils eligible for free school meals, England, January 2026 (latest)

26.5%

Department for Education, Schools, pupils and their characteristics reports pupils eligible for free school meals, England, January 2026 (latest) of 26.5% for 2026-10-23.

Taken from the source, last 23 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTC · Source · Receipt · About Explore education statistics (DfE)

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