Our Approach

The Department for Education (DfE) recognises that an attainment gap exists between disadvantaged students and their non-disadvantaged peers across the country. The Pupil Premium comprises a grant to publicly funded schools in England to help them meet the challenges in addressing this issue. 

Our Pupil Premium strategy is underpinned by the premise that high quality teaching (alongside personalised pastoral care) benefits both disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged students alike. High-impact teaching and learning will ultimately have the most significant effect on students who qualify for the Pupil Premium. Tackling the 'barriers to learning' that are identified in our strategy remains crucial, but within a mindset that is pre-emptive in anticipating problems and immediately acting to mitigate them, rather than reacting once they emerge. Closing existing attainment and achievement gaps between students who qualify for the Pupil Premium and those who do not (and keeping them closed) lies at the heart of our resolve to continually provide high-quality education and care for all.

Mr Wheatcroft

Assistant Headteacher