Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England in order to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and to close the gap between these pupils and their peers.
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is additional funding that the government gives to schools for each pupil on roll where they are deemed to be disadvantaged. The Pupil Premium is allocated to those who are currently entitled to FSM (Free School Meals), those who have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last six years (also known as Ever 6 FSM). It is also allocated to children who are, or who have been, looked after by the local authority and for those children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces. The Pupil Premium funding must be spent on pupils to support their education, but it is for the school to determine and be accountable for how it is spent.
Where Can I find More Information On Pupil Premium Funding?
For more information on Pupil Premium please click here to visit the Department for Education’s website.
How do I find out if I am eligible?
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 automatically get free school meals if they go to school. This is called universal infant free school meals. This is different to benefit-related free school meals and you do not have to apply, but if you receive one of the benefits listed below, you should still register below. This is because it can help raise extra funds for your child's school (called Pupil Premium). This Government funding can help with extra tuition, teaching and after school activities.
If your child is in Year 3 or above, you must receive one of the qualifying benefits listed to get benefit-related free school meals.
The qualifying benefits are:
Universal Credit - with an annual earned income of no more than £7,400 after tax
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual gross income of no more than £16,190
You must apply for these free school meals. Please click on the link below.
Apply for Free School Meals
How Much Money Does The School Receive?
In the 2025/2026 financial year, pupil premium is:
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£1515 for each eligible free school meal primary-aged pupil
How will my child benefit?
As a school, we seek to provide every child with the best possible learning experiences. We have high aspirations for our children and are determined to give each child an equal chance of success. Using Pupil Premium, we are able to provide a range of additional support with the aim of improving their progress and attainment. We also believe that enrichment experiences are essential and, through Pupil Premium, we are able to support families by providing financial assistance with school trips and uniform. We also strongly recommend that any child entitled to Pupil Premium takes the opportunity to enjoy free school meals.
Information to be published to parents
Schools are required to publish their ‘Pupil Premium Strategy Statement’.
This should include:
- the amount of pupil premium funding received
- details of the main barriers to educational achievement
- how the allocation will be spent to address these barriers and why these approaches were taken
- how the school will measure the impact of the pupil premium
- the date of the next pupil premium strategy review
Pupil Premium Strategy 2025/2026
Pupil Premium Strategy 2024-2025
Pupil Premium Strategy 2023-2024
