At Bishop Perowne CE College we strongly believe that all our students should have an equal entitlement and opportunity to a wealth of experiences which develop their skills and abilities, build their confidence and resilience and also prepare them for a happy and successful life beyond their time at our school.

The government allocates additional money to our school called ‘Pupil Premium’ to help us improve the outcomes for students who:

• are currently eligible for free school meals
• have been eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
• those who have been a ‘looked after child’
• have a parent serving in the armed forces

We use this funding as effectively as possible to improve the achievement of all students who may be disadvantaged.

Pupil premium is not a personal budget for individual pupils, and we do not have to spend pupil premium so that it solely benefits pupils who meet the funding criteria. It can be used:

• to support other pupils with identified needs, such as those who have or have had a social worker, or who act as a carer
• for whole class interventions which will also benefit non-disadvantaged pupils

The purpose of the grant is to provide additional support to students in order to reduce inequalities and narrow the gap in attainment between disadvantaged students and their non-disadvantaged peers. We determine how we spend the funding, which best meets the needs of our students. Our vision goes beyond just narrowing this gap and we are determined to ensure that all students, irrespective of background or prior attainment, have the qualifications and personal development necessary to succeed and reach their full potential.

Our plans in relation to Pupil Premium Funding, and the subsequent reviews, are available at the end of this page.

Funding rates for the 2024 to 2025 financial year:

This table shows how the pupil premium grant is allocated to schools and local authority in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, based on per pupil rates.