The Pupil Premium is paid by means of a specific grant based upon school census figures for pupils registered for Free School Meals in the past 6 years. In addition a grant is also received for looked after children and for children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces.
The pupil premium is additional to the main school funding and it will be used by the school to address any underlying inequalities or underachievement for the children eligible by ensuring that funding reaches those pupils who need it most.
The Pupil Premium will be used to provide additional educational support to improve the progress and to raise the standard of achievement for these pupils.
The funding will be used to narrow and close the gap between the achievement of these pupils and that of the rest of the school.
We will ensure that the additional funding reaches the pupils who need it most and that it make a significant impact upon their educational achievement and progress as well as an impact upon their own personal development and well-being.
For students to be able to take part in extracurricular activities in line with their peers, enabling them to experience the broad and balanced offer the school and local community has.
