Pupil Premium and PE and Sports Premium

PUPIL PREMIUM GRANT

Pupil Premium was introduced by the government to help support disadvantaged students by giving schools extra funding to enable them to take the most effective actions to improve attainment.

Reducing the gap in performance between students from backgrounds with different levels of wealth is the key function of the Pupil Premium. To determine who was eligible for pupil premium the government used Free School Meals (FSM) as an indicator of disadvantage. As with any indicator, the rationale can be questioned but it is the indicator that the government has chosen and the one we adhere to.

Wixams Tree Primary Academy appreciates that some parents do not apply for Free School Meals (FSM) but now, more than ever, it can clearly be seen to have educational advantages for individual students for a number of years through their Academy career. FSM eligibility is more than a meal at lunchtime and the benefits for those students eligible are now much more, spanning a period of at least six years from the initial allowance.

We would encourage all parents who may be eligible for FSM to pursue this support avenue. It could help children considerably whilst they are at Academy and give them access to many more opportunities. If you are unsure as to the benefits, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

Please visit the Bedford Borough Council website for information on eligibility.

Find out more about free school meals and apply on the Government website.

Pupil Premium 2024/25

Pupil Premium Strategy 2024/25