Pupil Premium Funding
The DfE’s pupil premium funding scheme allocates money to schools to help ensure that disadvantaged children have better provision made to ensure higher educational achievement and so, in the long term, better outcomes in life than otherwise would have been likely.
In the financial year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024:
The amount of money received by a school in any year will vary according to the number of pupils who fall into these categories.
How the school uses this money
We believe quality first teaching is the best way to accelerate progress. One way we give extra support for our disadvantaged pupils is to provide small group learning, finely focused on individual needs, delivered by adults who know the children well. We have qualified teaching assistants dedicated to supporting these pupils either in lessons (with their independent work) or in one-to-one and small group sessions delivering specific tailored interventions to overcome difficulties. As pupil premium money fluctuates year by year, this school continues to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure the best possible outcomes.
In November 2017, the Ofsted report noted:
“There are very few disadvantaged pupils in the school. You have managed their needs well. You remove barriers to learning, including issues with attendance. You involve parents. Teachers have a better understanding of the particular needs of pupils. You and staff at the school support disadvantaged pupils emotionally and academically. Your inclusive attitude permeates the school. Everyone understands your values. Consequently, disadvantaged pupils are making stronger progress. They engage in activities with their peers.”