Pupil Premium Grant

Schools receive additional funding on the basis of the number of students they have who are eligible for Free School Meals or are a Child in Care.

This additional funding is called the Pupil Premium and is aimed at socially disadvantaged pupils

We ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all of our pupils

We make appropriate provision for pupils who belong to vulnerable groups, this includes ensuring that the needs of socially disadvantaged pupils are addressed
In making provision for socially disadvantaged pupils, we recognise that not all pupils who receive free school meals will be socially disadvantaged and not all socially disadvantaged pupils will be in receipt of free school meals
Pupil premium funding will be allocated, therefore, to classes, groups or individuals identified as a priority. Limited funding and resources means that not all children receiving free school meals will be in receipt of pupil premium interventions at any one time.

Mr Luke Savage

Disadvantaged Champion, Assistant Headteacher

Pupil Premium

At our school, Pupil Premium funding is used strategically to ensure that all pupils, regardless of background, are supported to achieve their full potential. Our approach is rooted in high-quality teaching, targeted academic support, and a strong focus on pupils’ wellbeing, attendance and personal development.

We invest in whole-school professional development to ensure consistently high-quality teaching in every lesson, alongside evidence-based literacy and numeracy interventions to address gaps in learning. Diagnostic assessments allow us to identify pupils’ needs early and provide targeted support based on robust data. We also place a strong emphasis on reading, oracy and metacognition to help pupils become confident, independent learners.

Alongside academic support, we provide a wide range of pastoral, wellbeing and enrichment opportunities. These include mentoring interventions, breakfast provision, attendance support, homework and revision sessions, and access to co-curricular activities. Our aim is to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, and diminish the attainment and progress gaps between Pupil Premium and non-Pupil Premium pupils.

Summary of Pupil Premium Interventions

Quality First Teaching and Staff Development

Time for high-quality CPD at whole-school and subject level

Whole-school focus on literacy and instruction

Metacognition training for staff and pupils

FocusFirst strategy

Oracy Lead and whole-school oracy development

High-quality teaching in every lesson

PD days focused on to build cultural capital, develop life skills, and access essential knowledge that they may not otherwise encounter. for disadvantaged pupils

Impact: Improves classroom practice, raises expectations and ensures consistent support for disadvantaged pupils across all subjects.

Literacy and Reading Interventions

Renaissance Suite programmes

Lexia, Switch On and phonics interventions

NGRT reading tests and Star Reader assessments

Guided reading, sight reading and weekly tutor group reading

Knock Knock reading and reading comprehension interventions

Students provided with reading books

Axiom and Run With It reading interventions

Impact: Improves reading fluency, comprehension and confidence, enabling pupils to access the full curriculum.

Numeracy and Academic Catch-Up

Star Maths and Sparks

Small-group maths tutoring

Morning intervention sessions

French and Spanish intervention for Year 10 (morning sessions)

Science, Maths and English homework correction and restorative sessions

Impact: Addresses gaps in core subject knowledge and supports progress in key examination subjects.

Targeted Academic Support and Mentoring

Diagnostic assessments to identify gaps and inform intervention

Academic mentoring and DA mentoring

Tutor-led morning interventions

Period 6 and lunchtime additional revision sessions

Homework support sessions

Return to Learning Zone

Impact: Provides personalised support and improves engagement, confidence and academic outcomes.

Digital Learning and Homework Support

Online homework platforms including Seneca, Sparks and Tassomai

Impact: Supports independent study, retrieval practice and access to learning beyond the classroom.

Attendance, Behaviour and Engagement

Targeted breakfast club provision

Weekly attendance rewards, streaks and incentives

Late bus provision

E-Praise rewards system

On-call systems and hotspot monitoring

Reflection room and restorative approaches

Impact: Improves attendance, punctuality and engagement, reducing barriers to learning.

Wellbeing Support

ELSA and EBSA support

Drawing and Talking intervention

Art Intervention (wellbeing)

MIND intervention

Impact: Supports pupils’ emotional wellbeing, reduces anxiety-based absence and improves readiness to learn.

Enrichment, Personal Development and Voice

Access to resources and co-curricular experiences

Clubs and extra-curricular activities, including increased arts provision

Peer mentors

Fortnightly student council and student voice

Debate mornings

Careers interventions

Impact: Broadens experiences, builds confidence and supports long-term aspirations.

Transition and Family Engagement

Transition support programmes

Parent contact evenings and regular communication

Impact: Ensures continuity of support and strong home-school partnerships.