Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is a targeted fund provided by the government to support disadvantaged students, ensuring they receive additional resources and tailored interventions. This funding is allocated to students who:
- Qualify for free school meals (FSM) or have in the past six years
- Are or have been in local authority care
- Have a parent serving in the armed forces
We use the Pupil Premium to provide a range of educational and social interventions, each carefully designed to meet the specific needs of our students and address gaps in learning and development.
Our approach includes
Personalised Learning Interventions
We offer one-to-one and small group sessions, providing intensive support in core subjects such as English and Mathematics. These interventions target each student’s unique learning requirements and are delivered by specialist staff to ensure high-quality instruction and consistent progress.
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Support
Recognising the challenges that some students face, we invest in specialised mental health and well-being programs. Our therapeutic staff, including counsellors and mental health professionals, work with students to build resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster positive relationships, helping them succeed both academically and socially.
Enrichment and Life Skills Development
We aim to broaden students' horizons through enrichment programs that include arts, outdoor education, and vocational activities. These experiences build confidence, independence, and essential life skills, preparing students for future education, employment, and social integration.
Enhanced Resources and Equipment
Pupil Premium funding allows us to provide resources tailored to each student’s needs, including adaptive learning technologies, specialist equipment, and access to extra-curricular activities, ensuring all students have the tools they need to thrive.
For more details on the Pupil Premium click here.
2018/19
We received £13,000 for Sports Funding which contributed towards our new outdoor fitness track.
2019/20
We received £16180 for work alterations to gymnasium facilities.
2020/21
We received £16190 used towards Lifestyle & fitness Coaching in school and also additional outdoor camp week.
2021/22
We received £16200. This has been spent on ACES Education - To enhance PE curriculum, Teacher Mentoring, increase physical activity at times of play and delivering active learning.
2022/23
We received £16250. This has been spent on ACES Education, to enhance PE curriculum. It has also contributed towards the renovation of our changing rooms and fitness suite.
Sports Premium
The total Sports Premium received is as follows per academic year:
2014/15
We received £1,458 for our Sports and PE Grant and this was spent on additional activities during camp week such as How Stean Gorge, canoeing, abseiling and scrambling.
2015/16
We received £3,000 for Primary PE and Sport Premium. New sports, designed to enhance health and fitness such as boxercise and multi-sports have been introduced to focus on developing the health and fitness of our younger students.
2016/17
We received £2000 for Sports Funding. We have spent money on the delivery of sports from around the world which culminated in a very positive whole school cultural sports day.
2017/18
We received £12,000 for Sports Funding to purchase new equipment. Spent on the playground enhancement, to include goal post, climbing frame, trampoline and a new tepee. It also funded all new equipment for the new outdoor education teacher.