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Pupil Premium

What is Pupil Premium?

The Pupil Premium is an allocation of additional funding provided to schools to support specific groups of children who are vulnerable to possible under achievement. These include pupils who are entitled to free school meals (or have been at any time in the previous 6 years - known as 'Ever 6'), those looked after by the local authority and the children of armed service personnel.

Who can apply for free school meals?

Free School Meals can only be awarded if you or your partner are claiming either;

  • Universal Credit provided they have an annual net earned income not exceeding £7,400 (616.67 per month)
  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guarantee element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not also entitled to Working Tax  Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by HMRC
  • Working Tax Credit run-on-paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax

How do I apply for free school meals?

Click on the link below to complete a quick and easy on-line application form. 

Pupil Premium Information and Guidance

Responsibility for Pupil Premium - Mrs Lorraine Hadley

Pupil Premium Learning Mentor - Mrs Sarah Lodge

All schools are required to report on the amount of funding received and how this is being used. Once information is available, the impact of the funding should also be reported. Please see below for more details: