The Pupil Premium Grant is paid to schools for the purpose of increasing the aspirations and attainment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The grant received is based on the students who are recorded as being eligible for Free School Meals in the last six years, who are ‘Looked After’ or who have a parent serving in the armed forces.
Nationally, there are well‑documented gaps in both progress (the academic improvement students make over time) and attainment (the final outcomes achieved) between students who are eligible for the Pupil Premium and those who are not. The Pupil Premium Grant is allocated to schools to help close these gaps through targeted support and strategic intervention.
