What is Pupil Premium?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools by the government. It is designed to help bridge the financial gap for specific groups of students, ensuring they have equal access to a high-quality education. This funding is allocated to schools based on the number of pupils who:

• Are currently eligible for free school meals (or have been in the last six years).

• Are looked after by the local authority, or have been adopted from care.

• Have parents currently serving in the armed forces.

How We Use It We believe that background should never be a barrier to success. We use our Pupil Premium funding strategically to provide targeted support that boosts academic achievement, enhances well-being, and widens horizons. This includes:

• Investing in staff training to ensure our daily classroom teaching is of the highest standard.

• Providing extra support in reading, writing, and maths to help children build confidence and accelerate their progress.

• Offering emotional and social support to ensure children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.

• Subsidising school trips, clubs, and experiences so that all pupils can fully participate in school life.

• Can you help us secure this funding? If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, the school receives vital extra funding to support their learning—even if they choose to bring a packed lunch. Registration is completely confidential. If you think you might be eligible, please speak to our school office.