Pupil Premium

At Red Barn Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to reach their full potential. This is at the heart of our school's vision and values.

What is Pupil Premium Funding?

Pupil Premium Funding is additional government funding allocated to schools to support disadvantaged pupils and help them make good progress. This includes pupils from low-income families who are eligible for free school meals, as well as children who are looked after by the local authority. Service Premium is also provided for children whose parents are currently serving in the armed forces, or have done so within the last five years.

Our Pupil Premium allocation for the 2024-25 academic year is £[amount]. We are committed to using this funding effectively to support our disadvantaged pupils and ensure they make excellent progress, in line with our vision and values.

How we use Pupil Premium Funding

To achieve the best outcomes for our disadvantaged pupils, we employ a tiered approach that focuses on:

• High-quality teaching: Ensuring all our pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, benefit from exceptional teaching and learning experiences.
• Targeted academic support: Providing tailored interventions and support to address the specific needs of individual pupils and help them catch up or excel.
• Wider strategies: Implementing whole-school approaches that address non-academic barriers to success, such as attendance, behaviour, and social and emotional wellbeing.

The strategies we use are informed by research on effective practise, including the Education Endowment Foundation's Teaching and Learning Toolkit and the Department for Education's guidance on supporting disadvantaged pupils.

If you have any questions or would like more information about our Pupil Premium strategy, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Achievement of pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium funding in  2023 - 2024