Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils and to help close the attainment gap between these pupils and their peers. The funding supports pupils who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the previous six years (FSM Ever 6), children who are looked after or previously looked after, and children from service families. Schools are expected to use the funding strategically, ensuring that it has a measurable impact on pupils' academic achievement, attendance, wellbeing and wider opportunities.

Pupil Premium funding rates (2025–2026)

The current Department for Education funding rates are:

These are the national funding rates for the 2025–2026 financial year and apply to eligible primary-aged pupils attending Roseberry Primary School.

Pupil Premium at Roseberry Primary School

At Roseberry Primary School, Pupil Premium funding is used to ensure that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The school's approach is underpinned by the belief that high-quality teaching is the most effective way to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Alongside this, targeted academic support and wider strategies are used to address barriers to learning and ensure pupils can fully engage with school life.

The school's Pupil Premium strategy focuses on:

• Delivering high-quality teaching for all pupils.

• Providing targeted interventions to accelerate learning and address gaps in attainment.

• Supporting pupils' attendance, wellbeing and emotional development.

• Removing barriers to participation through access to enrichment opportunities and the wider curriculum.

• Using evidence-informed approaches to maximise the impact of funding and regularly evaluating outcomes.

Roseberry Primary School aims to ensure that disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers, develop confidence and resilience, and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education. The school reviews the impact of its Pupil Premium spending annually and publishes a three-year Pupil Premium Strategy in line with Department for Education requirements, demonstrating how funding is allocated and the difference it makes to pupils' outcomes.