Pupil Premium
"Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." (Rita Pierson)
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium funding is additional government funding provided to schools to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, including children who are eligible for free school meals (now or in the past six years), children who are or have been in care, and children of parents serving in the armed forces.
At St Chad’s, we use this funding to ensure that all disadvantaged pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.
Evidence shows us that children from disadvantaged backgrounds may:
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Face additional barriers to achieving their potential at school: These barriers may include limited access to educational resources, or limited exposure to enriching experiences outside of school. Factors such as poverty, housing instability, and food insecurity can also negatively impact their physical and mental well-being.
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Often do not perform as well academically as their more advantaged peers: Research indicates that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience lower attainment in key areas such as English and maths. This disparity can emerge early in life, with children from low-income families often starting school behind their peers in terms of vocabulary, cognitive skills, and social-emotional development. Without targeted interventions, these gaps can widen over time.
This is why we must prioritise implementing high-quality teaching, providing additional support where needed, and fostering strong relationships with families to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
2024-2025 |
2025-2026 |
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Pupil Premium Grant Allocation |
£57, 163 |
£74,030 |
£85,118 |
£108,040 |
£84,840 |
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Total number of children eligible for the grant |
48 |
55 |
62 |
73 |
54 |
Our school vision takes inspiration from and is deeply rooted in the Greatest Commandment:
“Love God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and love your neighbour as yourself”.
We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and cultures within our diverse school community. Our school’s core values of love, friendship, compassion and respect sit at the heart of our school community and underpin every aspect of school life.
Love: “Do everything with love”. (Corinthians 16:14)
Friendship: “Encourage one another and build each other up”. (Thessalonians 5:11)
Compassion: “Be kind to one another”. (Ephesians 4:32)
Respect: “Treat others as you want to be treated”. (Luke 6:31)
As a Church school, we are deeply committed to serving the common good and thus we ensure well-planned and considerate spending of our pupil premium funding by adhering to latest government guidance.
Our Approach to Pupil Premium
We believe that every child can succeed when strong relational practice, high expectations and excellent teaching work together. This principle underpins all aspects of our Pupil Premium strategy and is lived out through our daily interactions with children and families.
Strong Relational Practice
We work with children and families through a culture of unconditional positive regard, ensuring that every child is valued, respected and known as an individual. We believe that secure, trusting relationships create the conditions in which children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
We:
- Build strong home–school partnerships from the earliest point of contact
- Prioritise consistent, warm and respectful interactions that promote belonging
- Work closely with families through our pastoral and family support teams
- Ensure communication is inclusive, accessible and supportive for all families
High Expectations for All
We maintain consistently high expectations for every pupil, regardless of background or starting point. We:
- Provide an ambitious, inclusive curriculum for all learners
- Ensure disadvantaged pupils access high-quality learning every day
- Promote aspiration, independence and resilience
- Monitor progress closely to ensure no child is left behind
High-Quality Teaching
We know that the most effective way to improve outcomes is through excellent teaching. We prioritise:
- Language, communication and vocabulary development
- Early reading and literacy
- Adaptive teaching that responds to individual needs
- A rich and engaging curriculum from Nursery through to Year 2
Targeted Support
Where additional need is identified, we provide timely and evidence-informed support to ensure pupils keep up. This includes:
- Structured interventions such as Precision Teach and Little Wandle Rapid Catch-Up
- Small group and 1:1 support where appropriate
- Ongoing assessment to identify and close gaps in learning
- Regular review of impact to ensure support is effective
Wider Strategies and Removing Barriers
We recognise that wider life experiences and circumstances can affect learning and engagement. We therefore:
- Promote strong attendance and punctuality
- Provide access to enrichment opportunities and experiences
- Offer breakfast provision and support with uniform where needed
- Provide early help and family support where appropriate
We place particular importance on the Early Years, recognising that the foundations laid in the earliest stages of life are critical for future success. High-quality provision, including for our two-year-olds, ensures strong development in communication, language, personal development and early learning.
We understand that there is no single profile of a pupil premium child. Every child is unique, and we take a personalised approach to ensure support is well matched to individual need.
Our aim is that all children, regardless of background, experience success, develop confidence, and leave St Chad’s with the knowledge, skills and values they need to flourish in life.
Further information about pupil premium funding at St Chad's can be found in the documents below.