Pupil Premium

The government believes that the pupil premium is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) or that have received free school meals at any time in the last 6 years (Ever 6) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. There is also a Service Pupil Premium to support pupils with a parent in HM Forces.

Schools also receive funding (Pupil Premium Plus) for children who are looked after or have been previously looked-after.