Pupil Premium
What Is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is a government grant provided to publicly funded schools in England to help improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils. The funding is aimed at reducing the attainment gap between these pupils and their peers.
Who Is Eligible?
Pupil Premium funding is allocated for pupils who fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Eligible for Free School Meals – now or at any point in the past six years.
- Looked After Children – children in the care of local authorities.
- Previously Looked After Children – those who have been adopted or are under special guardianship.
- Children of Armed Forces personnel – eligible for a separate Service Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium Policy and Strategy
For further information on Pupil Premium please contact Mr G Wareham, Assistant Headteacher
