National Church OF England Academy
Welcome to Your School Restaurant
Fresh Food. Great Choices. Every Day.
We’ve partnered with Innovate, part of Impact Food Group, to bring modern, exciting dining experiences to your school.
Every day, students can enjoy freshly prepared food packed with flavour, variety, and choice - whether grabbing something quickly or sitting down to enjoy a hot meal with friends.
What’s On Offer?
Watch the video below to see everything your school restaurant has to offer.
Main Meals
Freshly cooked hot meals are served every day, including popular favourites such as roast dinners and pasta bakes. Each meal is served with vegetable sides and a dessert.
Grab & Go
Perfect for busy days – students can choose from wraps, salads, pasta pots and more. Everything is freshly made, easy to carry, and full of flavour.
Chill Deal
Our Chill Deal is a great-value cold meal option. Simply choose four chilled items marked with the Chill Deal logo for one set price. Pick from favourites likes rolls, yogurts, fruit pots and small home bakes – ideal for busy days.
StreetVibes – Made Your Way
StreetVibes brings a taste of the high street into the school restaurant, with bold flavours and a build-your-own style that puts students in charge. It’s all about choice, flavour and fun!
StreetVibes runs Tuesday to Thursday, with a different concept taking centre stage on alternating weeks. The idea stays simple every time:
- CHOOSE IT – pick a base, whether its rice, noodles or salad, we have a variety of bases to create the foundations of a delicious dish.
- ADD IT – add a protein such as grilled chicken, savoury beef or plant-based alternatives.
- TOP IT – personalise with toppings such as chilli or cool mayo.
With loads of combinations available each week, meals can be mixed and matched to suit every taste.
Naturally
Our Naturally range offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, including fresh salads, wraps, fruit pots, and baked snacks – perfect if you’re looking to try more plant-based choices.
More than just lunchtime!
Breakfast
Start your day the right way with a tasty breakfast! Choose from toast and spreads, croissants, cereal, pancakes with syrup, or a free porridge breakfast. With plenty of options, there’s something for everyone to fuel up and get ready for the day ahead.
Breaktime – PowerBites
PowerBites are smaller portions of popular favourites packed with energy, perfect for keeping you going through the day. Available as snack pots at breaktime for just £1.35 each, they’re ideal when you need a quick pick-me-up.
After School
Hungry after school? Look out for after-school snacks available in your canteen – great to enjoy before clubs, revision sessions, or sports practice.
Free School Meals
Free School Meals (FSM) make it easy for everyone to enjoy healthy, tasty food at school every day.
If eligible, the allowance is added automatically to the student’s account, so meals can be chosen just like everyone else — no separate queue, no extra steps at the till.
With Free School Meals, there’s plenty to enjoy:
- A hot main meal and dessert of the day, or
- A mix of StreetVibes and Chill Deal options
- Breakfast and breaktime items are also available within the FSM allowance, so you don’t miss out
- Lots of other tasty options
Find out if you’re eligible and apply here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Allergen Safety
All our dishes include full ingredient and allergen information, and all pre-packaged items are clearly labelled with the 14 major allergens. An allergen matrix is available at the serving point so students can check choices quickly and easily.
We also have strict procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring food is prepared safely. For anyone requiring more information or support, our friendly Allergen Buddies are always on hand to answer questions.
Theme Days & Specials
We love bringing extra fun into the restaurant. Look out for monthly theme days and special menus celebrating cultural events, festive occasions, and global flavours — from Christmas lunches and Chinese New Year to sporty specials and exam-season treats.
Our Food Values – Eat Well, Live Well
We’re proud to serve food that’s nutritious and kinder to the planet. Our menus are built around:
- Sustainability-conscious sourcing, including:
- MSC- r MCS-certified fish for Fish & Chip Fridays
- RSPCA-assured free-range eggs
- Red Tractr British milk
- Fairtrade r Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee
- UK-surced baking potatoes
- Smart nutrition, including fibre-enriched breads and sweet bakes — helping reduce over 3.5 million sugar cubes across our bakery range
- Food for everyone, with options for all dietary needs, halal menus where required, and clear allergen labelling
- Student-first promise — trying something new? If you don’t like it, we’ll refund it. No questions asked.
Got Feedback?
We’re always listening. Whether it’s a menu suggestion or to give a shout out to a favourite dish, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 hello@impactfood.co.uk
With Blue Dot meal deals and theme days scheduled throughout the year, there’s something for everyone! Grab and go items, salad bar, street vibes range, chef specials and loyalty schemes, to name but a few!
