The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium is spent, since they are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for the individual pupils within their responsibility.
Pupil Premium is allocated to schools and is clearly identifiable. It is paid to schools according to the number of pupils who have:
In the 2022 to 2023 financial year primary schools receive £1,385 for each eligible free school meals child, £2,410for each child eligible ‘Looked after’ or previously looked after child and £320 for each eligible service child.
Our strategy for the use of pupil premium can be found here: Pupil Premium Strategy RNSF. Sept21-July22 Final and in our Pupil Premium Policy including information on: