Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is additional money allocated to the Academy for children of statutory school age from low-income families who are known to be eligible for Free school meals (FSM) and to children of service families and who have been looked after continuously for more than six months.
To make the most effective use of Pupil Premium funding, we ensure teaching and learning is delivered through small targeted groups for core learning. We deploy Higher Level Teaching Assistants to deliver a wide range of focused, small group and 1-1 intervention sessions; Pastoral Care, Emotional Literacy and Speech and Language programmes during the school day.
For more information on how this was spent to help the children please view our Pupil Premium Strategy documents below.
** New Government Guidance from September 2026
Further Information & How to Apply for Free School Meals 2026/27
Children in full-time, state-maintained nursery education may also be eligible for Free School Meals.
NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds)
Families with NRPF must complete a separate NRPF application form, available on the BCP Council website. Forms can also be requested by phone or email.
Free School Meals Categories (from September 2026)
Targeted Free School Meals
For children in households:
- Receiving Universal Credit with annual earnings of £7,400 or less
- Supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Receiving income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Receiving the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
These pupils may also qualify for additional support such as Pupil Premium, HAF and transport assistance.
Expanded Free School Meals
For children in households receiving Universal Credit with annual earnings above £7,400. This provides Free School Meals only.
How to Apply
Complete the application form click here and email it to fsm@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Most applications are checked automatically through government systems, and you will be contacted if further evidence is needed.
Parents/carers will be informed of eligibility by email or post, and schools will be notified directly.
For more information, contact 01202 123222 or email fsm@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
For NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) Free School Meal Application form please click here
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2021-2025 (Updated Nov 24)
Early Years (Starfish) Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
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