Maximise funding
Secure every pound your school is entitled to.
Integration partners, Product partners
MIS for schools
Online Free School Meals
Simplified free school meal administration
Online Free School Meals (OFSM) takes the effort out of managing Free School Meal and Pupil Premium entitlement. By simplifying the process for schools and families, OFSM helps maximise funding and ensures disadvantaged pupils get the support they’re entitled to.
Cut admin
Save time with online, paper-free applications.
Boost uptake
Simple, confidential process for parents.
Stay secure
Clear audit trails and data protection built in.
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Maximise Pupil Premium funding
Quickly identify pupils eligible for Free School Meals and Pupil Premium. OFSM makes it easier to secure the funding your school is entitled to, so students don’t miss out.
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Reduce administration
Parents apply online or give consent for schools to apply on their behalf—no paperwork needed. With instant alerts and DfE-compliant checks, schools save time while staying accurate.
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Encourage applications
The simple, confidential process makes it easier for parents to apply. Once approved, OFSM automatically manages each child’s entitlement until they leave school.
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Safe and secure
All activity is logged to create a clear audit trail. Exception reports and security alerts give schools added peace of mind that data is protected.
"Although parents do apply for free school meals, there are so many who don’t – either because they don’t realise that they are eligible, struggle with English as an additional language, or don’t have the time or capacity to fill in a paper form. We needed a system that would make it easier for parents, and with OFSM, this can now be done confidentially."
Sarah Nicholls
School Business Manager
Oswald Road Primary School
Product partners
Seamless solutions that go further.
Our trusted partner products give you even more ways to make school life run smoothly—helping you save time, cut admin, and focus on what matters most. Interested in finding out more about OFSM and our wider partner range? Our expert team is here to help.
