Pupil Premium
Creating Lifelong Learning opportunities for everyone
What is the Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to support disadvantaged pupils and ensure they have equal access to a high-quality education.
The funding recognises that some children may face additional barriers to learning. These barriers can include gaps in language development, reduced access to enrichment opportunities, attendance challenges, or wider social and emotional needs. The purpose of the Pupil Premium is to help remove these barriers and enable every child to thrive academically, socially and personally.
Schools receive Pupil Premium funding for:
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Children who are eligible for Free School Meals, or who have been eligible at any point in the last six years (Ever 6)
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Children who are currently looked after by the local authority
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Children who were previously looked after (for example, adopted or under special guardianship arrangements)
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Children from service families (Service Premium)
The funding is not about labelling children. It is about ensuring fairness, opportunity and ambition for all.
Our Curriculum Commitment
At Old Stratford Primary School, disadvantage is addressed first through high-quality classroom teaching. Disadvantaged pupils are prioritised through targeted questioning, immediate feedback, vocabulary development and careful curriculum sequencing. Subject leaders monitor the progress of disadvantaged pupils termly, and disadvantage is a standing item in curriculum review meetings.
How We Use Our Pupil Premium Funding
At Old Stratford Primary School, our use of Pupil Premium funding is carefully planned and regularly reviewed. Our approach is built around three key principles:
1. High-Quality Teaching for All
We prioritise excellent classroom teaching as the most effective way to improve outcomes. This includes:
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Professional development for staff
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High-quality curriculum resources
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Adaptive teaching to meet pupils’ needs
2. Targeted Academic Support
Where appropriate, we provide:
- A Pupil Premium Promise.
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Structured small-group or one-to-one interventions
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Additional support in reading, writing and mathematics
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Speech and language support
3. Wider Strategies to Remove Barriers
We also use funding to support:
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Attendance and pastoral provision
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Emotional wellbeing and mentoring
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Access to educational visits, clubs and enrichment activities
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Support with uniform, equipment or learning resources where needed
Our aim is to ensure disadvantaged pupils access the same broad, ambitious curriculum and wider opportunities as their peers.
How We Measure Impact
Disadvantage is a standing agenda item in curriculum review meetings. We regularly evaluate the impact of our Pupil Premium strategy through:
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Progress and attainment information
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Attendance and behaviour data
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Participation in enrichment activities
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Pupil voice and wellbeing discussions
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Individual case studies where appropriate
As a smaller school, cohort sizes can vary from year to year. We therefore track both group trends and the progress of individual pupils carefully to ensure funding is making a meaningful difference.
Our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement is reviewed annually and published in line with statutory requirements.
Accountability and Review
Pupil Premium provision is reviewed termly. Governors receive regular reports on attainment, attendance and participation to ensure funding is used effectively. Strategies are continued, adapted or discontinued based on measurable impact.
Could Your Child Be Eligible?
If you believe your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, even if they prefer a packed lunch, we strongly encourage you to apply. Registering can provide additional funding to support your child in school.
If you would like support with an application or would like to discuss Pupil Premium provision further, please contact the school office in confidence.
Below is a link to our strategy for 2025-28
Pupil Premium Strategy 2025 - 2028
Below is a link to our spending in 2024-25
Pupil Premium Statement 2024 - 2025
