What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to schools in England to help improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. It is designed to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their background.

The funding is allocated to schools based on the number of pupils who:

• Are eligible for free school meals (or have been in the past six years),
• Are looked after by the local authority,
• Have parents serving in the armed forces.

Schools use this funding to support learning and development through targeted interventions, resources, and enrichment activities. The aim is to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.