PUPIL PREMIUM

What is Pupil Premium?

 

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.  It is allocated to schools based on the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals, have been eligible in the past six years, are looked after by the local authority, or have parents serving in the armed forces.

 

Our Approach

 

We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or circumstance, have equal access to a high-quality education.  We use our Pupil Premium funding to remove barriers to learning and to support pupils to achieve as well as their peers.

 

Our approach is informed by evidence-based research and focuses on:

 

  • High-quality teaching for all pupils;
  • Targeted academic support;
  • Wider strategies to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.

 

Barriers to Learning

 

We identify the specific challenges faced by our disadvantaged pupils.  These may include:

 

  • Gaps in learning on entry;
  • Lower attendance or punctuality;
  • Social and emotional needs;
  • Limited access to enrichment opportunities.

 

We review these barriers regularly to ensure support remains relevant and effective.

 

How We Use the Funding

 

Funding is used to provide a range of support, including:

 

  • Additional teaching and targeted interventions;
  • Pastoral support and wellbeing provision;
  • Support to improve attendance;
  • Access to enrichment activities such as trips, clubs and experiences;
  • Resources and equipment to support learning.

 

Impact of Funding

 

We carefully monitor the impact of our Pupil Premium spending.  This includes:

 

  • Tracking pupils’ progress and attainment;
  • Monitoring attendance and engagement;
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of interventions.

 

As a result, disadvantaged pupils make good progress from their starting points, and gaps between them and their peers are diminishing.

 

Supporting Families

 

We work closely with families to ensure pupils are well supported both in and out of school.  We encourage parents and carers to speak to us if they need any support or advice.

 

Further Information

 

For more detailed information, please see our full Pupil Premium Strategy Statement, which outlines our spending, priorities and impact in detail.

 

Impact of Pupil Premium Funding 2024/2025 and proposed spending for 2025/2026