Pupil Premium

At Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, we have high aspirations for every child and are committed to ensuring that disadvantage is never a barrier to success. We recognise that disadvantage can present itself in many forms and that barriers to learning may include attendance, speech and language development, special educational needs, social and emotional wellbeing, family circumstances, access to enrichment opportunities and wider life experiences.

Through strong relationships with pupils and families, we develop a deep understanding of individual needs and use this knowledge to shape our Pupil Premium strategy. Our approach is informed by educational research, school evaluation and evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation to ensure funding is directed towards approaches that have the greatest impact.

We aim to ensure disadvantaged pupils achieve highly, attend well, participate fully in school life and develop the confidence, resilience and aspirations needed for future success. We regularly review the effectiveness of our provision and adapt our strategy to meet the evolving needs of our pupils and community.

Pupil Premium funding is allocated based on the number of pupils in Reception to Year 11 who fall into the following categories:

• Pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or recorded as eligible within the previous six years (FSM Ever 6).
• Previously Looked After Children (PLAC).
• Looked After Children (LAC).
• Service Children.

Checking Eligibility for Free School Meals

We recognise that some families may be entitled to Free School Meals but have not yet registered. We actively promote and support registration to ensure that all eligible pupils access the support available to them and that the school secures the additional funding needed to remove barriers to learning, improve outcomes and enhance opportunities for disadvantaged pupils.

Our Strategy

Our strategy is built around the three evidence-informed areas identified by the Education Endowment Foundation:

1. High-Quality Teaching: Ensuring every pupil accesses ambitious learning through excellent teaching, a carefully sequenced curriculum, adaptive practice and ongoing professional development for staff.
2. Targeted Academic Support: Providing evidence-informed interventions, tutoring, precision teaching and additional support where barriers to learning have been identified.
3. Wider Strategies: Addressing barriers such as attendance, wellbeing, behaviour, family engagement, cultural capital and enrichment opportunities to enable pupils to thrive both academically and personally.

Commitment to Impact: We regularly evaluate the impact of our spending, using both quantitative and qualitative measures, to ensure that funding is used effectively and sustainably. Our priority is to remove barriers, improve outcomes and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.