Pupil Premium

What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and help close the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

Funding is allocated according to national eligibility criteria, including pupils who have been eligible for qualifying free school meals within the previous six years and children who are, or have previously been, in local authority care. Additional Service Pupil Premium funding supports eligible children from Armed Forces families.

Our Approach at Whiston Willis

At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

As an inclusive, UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School, we use Pupil Premium funding strategically to remove barriers to learning, raise attainment and improve educational outcomes across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Our approach prioritises:

• High-quality teaching and adaptive provision to meet pupils' needs.

• Targeted academic support to address gaps in learning.

• Support for attendance, wellbeing and wider barriers to educational achievement.

• Enrichment opportunities that promote inclusion, confidence and personal development.

Academy leaders, working with Wade Deacon Trust, regularly review the impact of Pupil Premium spending to ensure that funding is used effectively and responds to the needs of our pupils.

Pupil Premium Strategy

Our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement outlines how funding is allocated, the approaches implemented and the impact on disadvantaged pupils' educational outcomes.

For further information about Pupil Premium or eligibility for free school meals, please contact the academy office.