The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils. The funding is intended to help schools raise attainment, accelerate progress and reduce the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

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At Amberley Parochial Primary School, we are committed to providing the rich soil that enables all children to develop deep roots and flourish. We have high expectations for every pupil and carefully monitor progress to ensure that all children receive the support they need to succeed. High-quality teaching is at the heart of our approach. Pupil Premium funding enables us to provide targeted academic support, pastoral provision, enrichment opportunities and wider strategies that help remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. We use evidence-informed approaches and regularly review the impact of our spending to ensure that funding is used effectively. While the funding is intended to support disadvantaged pupils, it may also contribute to whole-school approaches that are proven to benefit disadvantaged learners. Our aim is that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is able to thrive, participate fully in school life and achieve their potential.

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Pupil Premium funding is allocated to schools for pupils who are currently eligible for or have previously been eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) within the last six years, children who are or have been looked after by a local authority, and children from service families.

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From September 2026, the Government expanded Free School Meal eligibility so that all children from households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to receive a free school meal. However, this change does not automatically increase the number of pupils who attract Pupil Premium funding. Pupil Premium eligibility continues to be determined by the Department for Education's established funding criteria.

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We encourage all families who believe they may be eligible for Free School Meals to apply, as this may provide access to additional support and help ensure that children receive the benefits to which they are entitled. Schools are also able to identify those pupils who qualify for Pupil Premium funding and use this information to provide appropriate support and monitor outcomes effectively.

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Think you may be eligible? Please contact the school office in confidence or visit Gloucestershire County Council's Free School Meals application page for further information.