Major Expansion of Free Breakfast Clubs Across West Midlands Schools
A significant expansion of the free breakfast club programme is set to transform the start of the school day for thousands of children across the West Midlands. From April 2026, when pupils return after the Easter holidays, over 500 new breakfast clubs will be launched in schools throughout the region.
Reaching More Children Than Ever Before
This ambitious initiative means that free breakfast clubs will be operating in 1,250 schools across nine regions in England, including the West Midlands and Birmingham. The programme is projected to be available to more than 300,000 children, providing them with a nutritious start to their learning day.
The clubs offer 30-minute sessions before formal lessons begin, allowing all children to enjoy a free breakfast. This approach ensures that pupils can start every school day ready to learn and focused, potentially improving educational outcomes and classroom engagement.
Practical Support for Families
For parents and guardians, the expansion of free breakfast clubs represents valuable practical support. The programme provides help with childcare at the start of the school day at no extra cost to families, easing morning routines and financial pressures for households across the region.
Comprehensive List of Participating Schools
The following West Midlands schools are already part of the free breakfast club scheme or will join the programme in April 2026:
- Birmingham: Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants, Cedars Academy, Yenton Primary School, Marlborough Primary School, Gossey Lane Academy, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy, Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery, Anderton Park Primary School, Bellfield Infant School (NC), Somerville Primary (NC) School, Firs Primary School, Al-Furqan Primary School, The Shirestone Academy, Stechford Primary School, Oasis Academy Woodview, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior, Alston Primary School, Woodcock Hill Primary School, Forestdale Primary School, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Woodhouse Primary Academy, Lift Percy Shurmer Audley Primary School, The Orchards Primary Academy, Heathlands Primary Academy, Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy, Tame Valley Academy, Chivenor Primary School, Lift Lea Forest Redhill Primary School, Regents Park Community Primary School, Springfield Primary Academy, Aston Tower Community Primary School, St Saviour's C of E Primary School, Oasis Academy Hobmoor, St Matthew's CofE Primary School, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC), Brownmead Primary Academy, Gunter Primary School, Timberley Academy, Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School, Hall Green Infant School, Hawthorn Primary School, Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery, St Benedict's Primary School, World's End Junior School, Bellfield Junior School, Glenmead Primary School, World's End Infant and Nursery School, St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, Langley School, Mapledene Primary School, Erdington Hall Primary School, Wilson Stuart School, E-ACT Nechells Academy, The Oaklands Primary School, St George's Church of England Primary School, Yarnfield Primary School, Pegasus Primary School, Hillstone Primary School, Ark Victoria Academy, Nonsuch Primary School, St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School, Mayfield School, St Chad's Catholic Primary School, King Solomon International Business School, The Oaks Primary School
- Coventry: Charter Academy, Joseph Cash Primary School, Templars Primary
- Dudley: Wallbrook Primary Academy, Hawbush Primary School, Manor Way Primary Academy, Colley Lane Primary Academy, Tenterfields Primary Academy
- Herefordshire: Longtown Community Primary School, Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School, Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School, Whitchurch CofE Primary School
- Sandwell: Glebefields Primary School, Brickhouse Primary School, Grace Mary Primary School, St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Corngreaves Academy, Shenstone Lodge School, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Solihull Primary School, Lydbury North Church of England Primary School, Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Yorkswood Primary School, Fordbridge Community Primary School, Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, Kineton Green Primary School, Kingshurst Primary School
- Staffordshire: Moorhill Primary School, Redhill Primary School, Chase View Community Primary School, The Bridge Academy, Cicely Haughton School, Landywood Primary School, Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School, Landau Forte Academy Greenacres, The Meadows C.P. School, Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, The Fountains Primary School, Langdale Primary School, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
This comprehensive rollout represents one of the most significant expansions of school breakfast provision in recent years, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting children's wellbeing and educational development across the West Midlands.
