What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government.  It is designed to help disadvantaged students of all abilities perform better, and close the gap between them and their peers. Disadvantaged students are defined as those currently in receipt of free school meals (FSM), or have been entitled to this in the past six years. The Academy also receives an enhanced premium for Looked After Children (those that have been in care or adopted). The Service Pupil Premium is a smaller fund available to assist the school to provide pastoral care to the children of armed forces personnel.

How much Pupil Premium does the Academy receive?

The Premium is awarded to the Academy and calculated per eligible student on the following basis:

  • £350 per Service Personnel child
  • £,075 for each pupil registered as eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years
  • £2,630 per Looked After Child (Pupil Premium Plus)

Eligibility

If you think you are eligible for free school meals but currently do not receive this then you can apply online through Essex County Council Free school meals – Essex County Council

Pupil Premium Strategy  

Our pupil premium strategy details our Academy’s use of pupil premium funding to help improve the attainment of our disadvantaged students. It outlines our pupil premium strategy, how we intend to spend the funding in this academic year and the effect that last year’s spending of pupil premium had within our Academy.
Download the Pupil Premium Strategy below for further information

 

Downloads

Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-2028