Pupil Premium Statement
The aim of the government’s pupil premium is to raise achievement among disadvantaged pupils, closing the gap between them and their peers. The funding was introduced in April 2011 and is targeted at pupils aged 4-16, from low income families who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or who are Children Looked After (CLA). It is additional funding that will ensure disadvantaged pupils will benefit from the same educational opportunities as pupils from wealthier families.
The wider aims are:
- To increase social mobility
- To enable more pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to get to the top universities
- To reduce the attainment gap between the highest and lowest achieving pupils nationally
| Financial Year | Total number of pupils | Percentage of pupils Pupil Premium | Total Amount received: |
| 2013/14 | 413 Pupils (343 - FSM, 1 LAC) | 78.30% | £308,700 |
| 2014/15 | 438 Pupils (342 – FSM, 0 LAC) | 78% | £444,600 |
| 2015/16 | 407 Pupils (281 - FSM, 0 LAC) | 69% | £370,920 |
| 2016/17 | 400 Pupils (241 FSM, 0 LAC) | 60% | £319,440 |
| 2017/18 | 410 Pupils (188 FSM) | 46% | £248,820 |
| 2019/20 | 392 Pupils (147 FSM) | 37.5% |
£194,040 |
| 2020/21 | 411 Pupils (120 FSM) | 29% |
£ 168,125 |