Pupil Premium
Information about the Pupil Premium Grant (including the Recovery Premium for 23-24)
Purpose
Pupil premium is funding to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Evidence shows that disadvantaged children generally face additional challenges in reaching their potential at school and often do not perform as well as other pupils.
Pupil eligibility and funding rates 2023 to 2024
This table shows how much pupil premium funding schools and local authorities receive for each eligible child in 2023 to 2024.
| Pupil eligibility criteria | Amount of funding for each primary-aged pupil per year | Amount of funding for each secondary-aged pupil per year | Funding is paid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils who are eligible for free school meals, or have been eligible in the past 6 years | £1455 | £1035 | School |
| Pupils who have been adopted from care or have left care | £2530 | £2530 | School |
| Children who are looked after by the local authority | £2530 | £2530 | Local authority |