Key Information
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is funding allocated to schools for the purpose of boosting the attainment of pupils from low income families. It is intended to enable schools to provide targeted support to help children reach their full potential.
Funding is allocated for children who are Looked after by the Local Authority (CLA) and for every child who is registered for Free School Meals.
Who is eligible for Free School Meals?
Children can have Free School Meals if their parents receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Child tax credit with an annual gross income into the household that is no more than £16,190, provided you are not entitled to working tax credit. If you are entitled to any part of working tax credit there is no eligibility with the exception of working tax run-on as shown below
- Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
Therefore, it is really important to make sure all children who qualify are registered for Free School Meals even if you choose to send a packed lunch for them.
Please ask us if you think you may be entitled!
How can you register for Free School Meals?
To register for Free School Meals you need to complete an Education Benefit form. To access this:
- visit https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims/
- Call into school to collect a form and school will register on your behalf.
How will schools spend Pupil Premium?
Schools have the freedom to spend the Premium in a way they think will best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. Schools are required to report to parents and governors how they have spent the money allocated.
It is important to remember that not all children who are allocated Pupil Premium will receive support at the same time.
How is Pupil Premium used to support pupils at St Richards?
Pupil premium has enabled us to continue to provide high levels of additional support for our pupils, including:
- Reading support
- Smaller classes in Year 6
- Extra Curricular activities
- Computing resources and after school club
- Wider opportunities in the Music Curriculum
These are just some of the ways the funding is used at St Richard’s.
For more details about how Pupil Premium has been allocated and used, use the links below:
Pupil Premium 3 Year Strategy Document 2021-24
Pupil Premium Strategy 19-20 and Impact Assessment 18-19 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Strategy 18-19 and Impact Assessment 17-18 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Strategy – 2017/18 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Impact Report – 2016/17 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Grant – 2016/17 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Impact Report – 2015/16 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Grant – 2015/16 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Impact Report – 2014/15 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Grant – 2014/15 (Click to view)
Pupil Premium Impact Report – 2013/14 (Click to view)