Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is paid by means of a specific grant, based on number of students in the School who are registered as eligible for Free School Meals, Looked After Children or whose parents are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
The Pupil Premium is additional to main School funding and it will be used to address and minimise any underlying inequalities between children eligible and those who are not eligible for the Pupil Premium.
Aims
Our ultimate objective is to ensure that all disadvantaged pupils, regardless of their background or starting point, are able to achieve academic excellence, develop strong personal and social skills, and leave our school fully prepared for the next stage of their education and for life beyond. We aim to eliminate the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers, ensuring that every child has the same opportunities to succeed.
Our current Pupil Premium strategy is designed to provide targeted, evidence-based support that addresses both the academic and wider needs of our disadvantaged pupils. We use robust diagnostic assessment to identify barriers to learning for individuals and groups, and we implement a tiered approach combining high-quality teaching, targeted academic interventions, and wider strategies that support wellbeing, attendance, and engagement. The plan is regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure our resources are making the maximum impact.
The key principles underpinning our strategy are:
- Excellence in teaching – ensuring disadvantaged pupils have access to consistently high-quality teaching in every subject.
- Evidence-based interventions – selecting strategies that are supported by strong research evidence and tailored to the specific needs of our pupils.
- Whole-child approach – recognising that social, emotional, and wellbeing factors significantly affect learning, and addressing these alongside academic needs.
- Rigorous monitoring and evaluation – regularly reviewing progress data and the impact of interventions to adapt our approach swiftly.
- Equity of opportunity – ensuring that all pupils can participate fully in the curriculum, enrichment, and wider school life, removing financial and social barriers.
Through this strategy, we are committed to ensuring that every disadvantaged pupil not only achieves their full potential but thrives as a confident, resilient, and ambitious learner.