Quiz Yourself on School Food

How many school meals do we eat every day in England?*

2.3 million

900 000

3.1 million

10.8 million

Do schools have to follow the School Food Standards?*

Yes by law!

No they're just recommendations

How many state schools in England are known to be meeting the School Food Standards?*

95%

63%

40%

25%

Have the School Food Standards been updated to reflect the latest scientific guidance on sugar?*

Yes

No

In 2022, we asked pupils at Bite Back schools if their canteens were a calm, positive place to eat lunch. How many said yes?*

55%

43%

27%

17%

How many secondary school students said they didn't eat any vegetables with their school lunch?*

11%

18%

26%

34%

In England, how many children living in poverty don’t have access to free school meals?*

Zero

600 000

400 000

900 000

Among students who paid for their lunch, what was the average spend per week on school food in 2019?*

£10-£15

£15-£20

£20-25

£25-£30

In 2022, we asked pupils at Bite Back schools if they could access affordable and healthy food at school. How many said yes?*

92%

84%

68%

42%