We use this funding to provide targeted support, high-quality teaching, enrichment opportunities, and additional interventions that help pupils achieve their full potential.
A child may be eligible for Pupil Premium if they:
Our academy follows the Department for Education (DfE) guidance, ‘Using pupil premium – guidance for school leaders’ when planning how Pupil Premium funding is used.
We use this funding to help disadvantaged pupils access the support, opportunities and resources they need to succeed at school. Our approach is informed by research and evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), helping us make informed decisions about the strategies most likely to benefit our pupils.
The EEF is an independent charitable organisation dedicated to improving the educational attainment of the poorest pupils in English schools.
Our academy makes use of the EEF tiered approach to pupil premium spending. We carefully plan how Pupil Premium funding is spent to ensure it has the greatest impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
Funding may be used to support:
Read our current Pupil Premium Strategy. The strategy is reviewed frequently and published annually.
Pupil Premium StrategyFor more information about Pupil Premium, please read our Pupil Premium Policy.
Pupil Premium PolicyThere are two types of eligibility:
Only pupils eligible for Targeted FSM attract Pupil Premium funding for schools.
Pupils who qualified for FSM before September 2026 will remain eligible for Pupil Premium through the Ever 6 FSM measure for up to six years, even if their circumstances change during that time.
If you think your child may be eligible for free school meals, please contact the school directly by email or by telephone for further information and support.
