At Norman Street Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we are proud to utilise the Pupil Premium funding to support our most disadvantaged pupils and help them thrive.
The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to schools in England to help raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. At Norman Street, approximately 25% of our children are eligible for this funding, which is below the national average. It is our responsibility to ensure that this money is used effectively to support the education and wellbeing of these pupils.
Pupil Premium is allocated to pupils from the Reception Year up to Year 11 who are registered for Free School Meals (FSM), or who have been registered for FSM at any point in the last six years (known as ‘Ever 6’). It is also allocated to adopted children and children who have been in care continuously for 6 months or more (known as ‘looked after’ children).
Children are eligible for free school meals if their parents or carers receive any one of the following benefits:
If you are a resident in Cumbria, you can apply by clicking the button below:
The Service Premium is for pupils with a parent currently serving in the armed services and supporting their family, pupils who have a parent who died in action and those pupils whose parents have left the service since April 2011 for other reasons, including injury. To be eligible, the parent must be supporting their family, so where they are separated or divorced a pupil will not be eligible.
At Norman Street, we are committed to using the Pupil Premium funding to make a real difference in the lives of our disadvantaged pupils. We have carefully considered how to allocate this money to have the greatest impact, always keeping our school’s vision and values at the forefront of our decisions.
Some of the ways we have used the Pupil Premium funding include:
At the heart of our approach to using the Pupil Premium is our school’s vision and values. We believe that by ‘Rooting ourselves in Community’ and ‘Strengthening ourselves through Diversity’, we can inspire our pupils to reach for the stars and unlock their full potential. By investing in our disadvantaged pupils, we are not only supporting their academic progress but also nurturing their sense of belonging, resilience, and self-belief – qualities that are essential for their future success.
We are committed to being accountable and transparent in our use of Pupil Premium funding. Each year, we publish a detailed report on our school website outlining how the money has been spent and the impact it has had on our disadvantaged pupils. We also welcome the scrutiny of Ofsted inspections, which focus on the achievement of pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about how the Pupil Premium is being used at Norman Street Primary School, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are here to support all our pupils and their families, and we are proud to be making a difference through the effective use of this important funding.
