What is the Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to state-funded schools in England to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils and help close the attainment gap between them and their peers.
Schools receive this funding for pupils who:
- Are currently eligible for free school meals (FSM), or have been eligible at any point in the last six years (FSM Ever 6)
- Are looked after by a local authority, or were previously looked after (e.g. adopted or under a special guardianship order)
- Have a parent serving in the armed forces
How much is the Pupil Premium worth?
For the 2025–2026 financial year, funding is allocated as follows:
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Pupil Premium (FSM Ever 6):
- £1,515 per pupil for primary-aged children
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Pupil Premium Plus (Looked-after and previously looked-after children):
- £2,630 per pupil
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Service Premium:
- Around £350 per pupil for children with parents in the armed forces
How is the Pupil Premium used?
At our school, we use Pupil Premium funding strategically to provide targeted support that enables all pupils to thrive. This includes:
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High-quality teaching and professional development
Investing in staff training to ensure consistently strong teaching across the curriculum -
Targeted academic support
Delivering evidence-informed interventions to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and wider learning skills -
Wider opportunities and enrichment
Subsidising trips, visits, and extra-curricular activities to broaden pupils’ experiences -
Pastoral and family support
Providing guidance and support to families to promote engagement with school life and learning -
Social and emotional development
Supporting pupils’ wellbeing, resilience, and readiness to learn
Impact of the Pupil Premium
We carefully monitor the progress, attainment, and wellbeing of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium to ensure the funding is used effectively and has a measurable impact.
Our aim is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the support, opportunities, and encouragement needed to achieve their full potential.
For further details, please refer to our latest Pupil Premium Strategy Statement, which outlines our approach, spending priorities, and the impact of previous funding.