Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. The Pupil Premium is an additional grant paid to schools based on the number of pupils registered as eligible and claiming Free School Meals. It also includes children registered in care who have been continuously looked after for six months as well as children with parents in the services.
The purpose of Pupil Premium is primarily to narrow the attainment between pupils on Free School Meals, children who are looked after and children with families in the services and their peers.
The Government has recognised that it is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium is spent because schools are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.
In 2012-13, the Pupil Premium was extended to pupils who have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years.
We aim that all children, regardless of their background, circumstances or the challenges they face, will reach their full potential, make good progress and achieve high attainment across all areas of the curriculum.
Applying for Free School Meals (Pupil Premium Funding)
If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals (and therefore Pupil Premium funding for the school), please register using the link below. If you need any help with this process, please contact the school office and we will be happy to support you.
WEST NORTHANTS Free school meals and pupil premium | West Northamptonshire Council
NORTH NORTHANTS - Free school meals and pupil premium | North Northamptonshire Council
Eligibility is based on receiving certain benefits, including (but not limited to):
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (within income thresholds set by government guidance)
- Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after stopping eligibility)
- Universal Credit (depending on income thresholds)
Children may also be eligible if they:
- Are or have been looked after by the local authority
- Have been adopted from care
- Are under a special guardianship or child arrangements order
No-one will know you have registered, and it will not affect any other benefits you receive. Registering simply ensures the school receives additional funding to support your child’s education.
Our Pupil Premium Strategy
Our Pupil Premium strategy explains how we support disadvantaged pupils so they have the same opportunities and experiences as their peers, both in our school and nationally. We are committed to helping all pupils achieve strong academic progress and develop the skills and confidence they need to reach their goals and aspirations.
