What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium was introduced by the government in 2011-2012 as an additional contribution to main school funding in order for schools to,

'Address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their wealthier peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most’
DfE April 2012

The Pupil Premium is allocated to children from low-income families who are currently known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM) and children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months. A premium has also been introduced for children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces. Pupil Premium funding was extended in 2012-2013 to include funding for children who have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years (Ever6)

We currently have 7.4% of our pupils who qualify for pupil premium. 

For the 2024-2025 academic year, Pupil Premium funding is £1455 per child

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Springcroft Primary School receives a total of £2,770 in Pupil Premium Funding.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Springcroft Primary School receives a total of £21,061 in Pupil Premium Funding.

The date of the next Pupil Premium Review is November 2024

• Department for Education
  Articles and advice for children and young people.

• A guide for childcare providers: early years pupil premium (youtube.com)