Pupil Premium
Pupil premium is allocated for children in receipt of, (or who have received in the last 6 years), free school meals (FSM). An amount is also allocated for service children. Children entitled to free school meals statistically do not achieve as well as others and we want to provide more opportunities to ensure this is not the case with our children.
Detailed outcomes of the impact of pupil premium on individual pupils are held by the Disadvantaged Learner Lead/SENCO.
In the interests of data protection that information is not published openly in order to protect the identity of our individual pupils.
We will continue to track and monitor all pupils closely to ensure that our teaching and any interventions are impacting positively on pupil progress.
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Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-2026
Pupil Premium Statement 2025-2026
Pupil Premium Strategy 2024-2025
Review of outcomes in the previous academic year
During the previous academic year, pupil premium funding was used to support high-quality teaching, targeted interventions and wider strategies designed to remove barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils.
Due to the small number of disadvantaged pupils in the school, outcomes are considered carefully alongside individual progress and pastoral needs.
Teaching and targeted academic support
The continued implementation of the Little Wandle phonics programme has supported improved early reading provision. Targeted phonics support ensured that disadvantaged pupils received additional practice where needed, supporting confidence and accuracy in decoding.
Speech and language interventions delivered through targeted TA support helped pupils to develop communication skills, particularly in the Early Years and Key Stage 1. Staff observations and assessment information indicate improved engagement and participation in learning for pupils receiving this support.
The use of small class sizes and a high adult-to-pupil ratio enabled staff to provide responsive teaching and targeted support where gaps in understanding were identified. This ensured that disadvantaged pupils were supported effectively within lessons and through small group interventions.
Attendance
Attendance for disadvantaged pupils continued to be monitored closely. Breakfast club provision and strong communication with families supported improvements in attendance for some pupils. Persistent absence remains an area of focus and continues to be monitored through regular attendance meetings and support for families.
Wider strategies
Funding enabled disadvantaged pupils to access a wide range of enrichment opportunities including school trips, visitors and extra-curricular activities. These opportunities supported pupils’ cultural capital and engagement with the wider curriculum.
Additional pastoral support through ELSA and Thrive provision supported pupils’ emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn. Staff observations and pupil voice indicate that pupils accessing this support demonstrated improved confidence and engagement in school life.
Summary
Overall, pupil premium funding has enabled the school to provide targeted academic support, pastoral provision and wider opportunities that support disadvantaged pupils to engage positively in learning. The school will continue to refine its approach through careful monitoring of attendance, communication development and progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
DfE Documents
Pupil Premium Effective Use and Accountability (DfE)