Our Pupil Premium Vision

At our school, we believe that every child—regardless of their background or any challenges they may face outside of school—deserves the same opportunities to thrive. Our aim is for all pupils to make good or better progress and to achieve at least age-related expectations across the curriculum.

Our Pupil Premium Strategy is designed to ensure that this happens by putting in place the right initiatives and interventions to give every child the best possible chance to succeed.

As a small school, we pride ourselves on knowing each of our pupils exceptionally well—their strengths, areas for development, and their personal circumstances. This understanding allows us to provide bespoke and meaningful support tailored to the individual needs of each child.

We also recognise that pupils eligible for pupil premium funding are a diverse group. Not all face the same challenges or barriers to learning; while some may need additional academic or pastoral support, others may already be achieving highly. Our approach reflects this individuality.

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to high-quality teaching for all. We maintain a broad and balanced curriculum, but our strategy prioritises the core subjects, particularly reading and phonics. Research consistently shows that strong reading skills are key to unlocking learning across the curriculum and have the greatest impact on closing the disadvantage gap. By ensuring that all pupils reach age-expected reading levels as early as possible, we empower them to access every area of learning with confidence.

Our strategy also aligns with wider school plans for education recovery, including the use of the National Tutoring Programme to provide targeted support for pupils whose education has been most affected—both disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged. Our small-school setting allows us to act swiftly and effectively, putting in place interventions that are carefully matched to individual needs and addressing learning gaps without delay.