Pupil Premium Statement

The Government provides additional funding to schools called Pupil Premium. This funding is allocated to support children who may be eligible for free school meals or who meet certain criteria. It allows us to invest in extra resources, enrichment activities, and targeted support to help every child thrive.

Many families are unaware that they qualify for this support. Even if your child currently receives universal free school meals (as all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 do), registering for Pupil Premium could bring extra funding to your child, and the school. This funding makes a real difference in enhancing learning opportunities and experiences for all pupils.

Families who receive certain benefits may be eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant or free school meals. Your child is eligible if you’re in receipt of one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit), with an annual income below £16,190
• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
• Universal Credit, with household income below £7,400 per year (after tax and not including benefits)

What does Pupil Premium mean for my child?

A child eligible for Pupil Premium (PPG) funding could receive access to extra support, resources, and opportunities designed to help them achieve their full potential.

• Uniform
  • Purchase of school uniform through Price & Buckland
• Academic Support
  • Small group or one-to-one tuition in English, maths, or other subjects.
  • Access to high-quality teaching interventions, such as phonics catch-up or reading recovery programmes.
• Enrichment Opportunities
  • Subsidised or free access to school trips, residentials, and extracurricular clubs (sports, music, drama).
  • Funding for cultural experiences, such as theatre visits or museum workshops.
  • Subsidised Extra-curricular Sports Clubs (All-star Sports)
• Learning Resources
  • Free or subsidised books, stationery, or digital devices to support learning at home and in school.
  • Access to online learning platforms and educational software.
  • Purchase of books at the school-led book fair (up to £10 – books only, not merchandise)

• Pastoral and Wellbeing Support
  • Mentoring programmes to build confidence and resilience.
  • Counselling or emotional support services.
  • Initiatives to improve attendance and engagement.
• Early Years Support
  • Targeted help in Reception and Key Stage 1 to ensure children make strong progress in literacy and numeracy.
• Service Pupil Premium (SPP)
  • For children of armed forces families, funding may be used for pastoral support, transition help when moving schools, or emotional wellbeing activities.

How can I apply for Pupil Premium?

Please check if you are eligible by visiting [https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals-and-pupil-premium]. Rest assured, applying is confidential and will not affect any other benefits you receive.

If you're not sure and need some assistance, please come and speak with Miss Hawes, and she will support you in completing the application.

How is Pupil Premium Funding used at RPA?

Please click below for our Pupil Premium Statement.