Pupil premium

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or starting point.  

Like seeds planted in different soils, each learner brings unique potential, and it is our responsibility to nurture that growth with care, attention, and ambition.

The Pupil Premium is a vital part of our commitment to inclusion and equity. It is extra funding that allows us to provide additional support to students who may face barriers to learning due to economic disadvantage. We use this funding thoughtfully and strategically, ensuring it makes a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils and their families. You can read our pupil premium report by clicking the icon on this page to learn more about how we spend this money. 

Pupil premium is paid to schools for: Looked after and previously looked after children; children whose parents are in the armed forces; children who have received free school meals over the past 6 years. In addition, the following criteria may also mean the school is eligible for additional pupil premium funding for your child or that your child is entitled to free school meals: 

• Universal Credit – your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
• 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 guaranteed element of state Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Children who get paid these benefits directly can also get free school meals.

Our approach to pupil premium funding distribution is rooted in our values:

• Excellence: We set high expectations for all learners and use pupil premium funding to remove obstacles that may prevent students from reaching their full potential.
• Growth: We invest in academic support, enrichment opportunities, and pastoral care that help students develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.
• Responsibility: We are accountable for the impact of our pupil premium strategy and regularly review our provision to ensure it meets the evolving needs of our community.

We recognise that disadvantage can take many forms, and we tailor our support accordingly. Our teaching is adaptive and inclusive, with personalised adaptive teaching plans (ATPs) that reflect each student’s strengths and challenges. We work closely with families to understand their needs and build strong, trusting relationships, creating a school with a family feel, where every child is known and valued.

Our pupil premium strategy is aligned with the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring that all students (regardless of background, ability, or circumstance) have access to a rich and rewarding education.

We believe that when the right conditions are in place, every child can flourish. Through careful use of pupil premium funding, we help create those conditions—cultivating a learning environment where all students can grow, succeed, and feel proud of who they are.