What is Pupil Premium at Litton Primary School?
Information about Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. It was first introduced in April 2011. Since then the amount schools receive has increased. A school receives funding based on the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals in any given year.
Funding Allocation for 2023 - 2024
£1455 for each eligible primary aged pupil
£2530 for each 'looked after' or post adoption child
Based on our numbers in the October 2022 census, our pupil premium allocation for 2023-24 is £10,948
In our last school census 14.89% of pupils qualified for Pupil Premium.
Funding Allocation for 2024 - 2025
In our last school census 15.2% of pupils qualified for Pupil Premium.
We receive £8,880 Pupil Premium funding for 2024 - 2025.
Key Principles for using Pupil Premium at Litton Primary School
At Litton Primary School, we have a commitment to raise achievement for pupils who are eligible for Pupil Premium. We never confuse eligible pupils with low ability and strive to 'bring out the best' in this group of pupils and support them to achieve the highest levels. We provide a range of support aimed to address the specific needs of eligible pupils in all areas of their school life. We carefully track the impact of these measures and report regularly on progress
Schools can decide the best ways to spend their Pupil Premium Funding, following government advice, such as:
Please read the information below which gives details of our Pupil Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.