Key Information
Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the UK Government to schools in England to help improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

The funding is paid directly to schools and is used to provide extra support that helps eligible children achieve their full potential. Schools may use the funding for a range of purposes, including:

  • Additional teaching and learning support

  • Small group interventions and tutoring

  • Educational resources and equipment

  • Support with school trips and enrichment activities

  • Uniform assistance

  • Emotional wellbeing and pastoral support

  • Access to extracurricular opportunities

Pupil Premium is not paid directly to families. Instead, it enables schools to provide targeted support for eligible pupils.

 

Details of Pupil Premium Funding, and how it is used are available below.

Pupil Premium 2025-26

 

Who is Eligible?

Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium if they are attending a state-funded school in England and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Free School Meals Eligibility. Your child currently receives Free School Meals (FSM), or has received them at any point during the last six years (often referred to as "Ever 6" eligibility).

  • Previously Looked-After Children. Your child was previously in local authority care and has since:

    • Been adopted

    • Been placed under a Special Guardianship Order

    • Been placed under a Child Arrangements Order

    • Left care through another recognised route from state care in England, Wales, or equivalent care arrangements overseas.

  • Children Currently in Care. Children who are looked after by a local authority also attract Pupil Premium funding, which is managed by the local authority's Virtual School Head.

  • Service Children. Schools may also receive Service Pupil Premium for children whose parent(s):

    • Serve in the regular armed forces

    • Have served in the armed forces within the last six years

    • Died while serving in the armed forces and the child receives a relevant pension.

  • Why Should I Apply?

    Even if your child already receives free school meals, it is important that eligibility is formally registered.

    Registering may help your child's school receive additional funding that can be used to provide extra support and opportunities.

    Many schools use Pupil Premium funding to help with:

    • Academic support and intervention programmes

    • Educational visits and residential trips

    • Music tuition and extracurricular activities

    • School uniform and equipment

    • Wellbeing and pastoral support

  • How to Apply for Pupil Premium

    Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

    You may be eligible if you receive certain benefits. Eligibility for Free School Meals is usually assessed through your local authority using government benefit information.

     

    Step 2: Complete an Application

    You can apply in one of the following ways:

    • Through your local authority's Free School Meals application system.

    • By contacting the school office and requesting an application form or guidance.

     

    Step 3: Provide Required Information

    You may be asked to provide:

    • Parent or carer name

    • Date of birth

    • National Insurance Number or National Asylum Support Service (NASS) number

    • Address details

    • Information about qualifying benefits

     

    Step 4: Eligibility Check

    The local authority will check your eligibility against government records.

     

    Step 5: Confirmation

    You will be informed whether your application has been approved. If eligible, the school will receive the appropriate funding allocation.

  • Confidentiality

    All applications are treated confidentially. Registering for Pupil Premium does not identify your child to other pupils or families and will not affect how your child is treated in school.

  • Need Help?

    If you are unsure whether your child may be eligible, please contact the school office. Staff will be happy to provide advice and support with the application process.

    We encourage all eligible families to apply, as this funding helps schools provide valuable additional support and opportunities for children who may benefit from them.

Statutory note: Pupil Premium is a government grant provided to state-funded schools in England. Eligibility is primarily based on pupils who are currently eligible for Free School Meals or have been eligible within the previous six years, children who are or were in care, and certain service children. Schools are required to publish information about how they use Pupil Premium funding and its impact on pupil outcomes.

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