Whitchurch Primary School
IMPACT OF PUPIL PREMIUM
Annual Report to Parents & Guardians for 2014-2015
The Pupil Premium is an element of school funding aimed at narrowing the gap in attainment between certain disadvantaged
groups of pupils and those who are more well off. In 2014-2015 funding was calculated on the basis of £1300 for each pupil who
has been eligible for free school meals in the past six years, and £1900 for looked after children in care for more than six months.
There is a related Service premium of £150 for children of families in the armed services.
The funding is provided to schools, which decide how best to spend this according to local needs.
Our school budget included a total Pupil and Service Premium of £ 12500 (approx. 2% of our delegated funding from the local
authority), and below is a summary of the way we have used this funding to support our pupils’ learning. (Note: information
related to individual pupils remains confidential).
Actions taken
Target pupil group
Impact on learning outcomes
Evidence:
pupil attainment & progress
Extension Maths Sessions
Enabled pupils to reach the higher standards
in Maths and made above average yearly
progress
Evidence of APS points progress/
attainment levels
1:1 Tuition for Literacy and Maths
Pupils’ confidence levels in Maths, Writing
and Reading increased. Increase in National
Curriculum levels.
Evidence of APS points progress/
attainment levels
Wrap around care support.
Pupils arrive/leave school positively. Pupils
access homework and engagement with
curriculum
Attendance data, reports from staff of
pupil well-being.
Educational trips and visits
Enables pupils to access the entire
curriculum.
Reports from staff of pupil well-being.
Social skills groups
To develop pupils social skills and
friendships/relationships with other pupils.
Reports from staff of pupil well-being.
Observations of play.
Extension Writing Sessions
Enabled pupils to reach the higher standards
in writing and made above average yearly
progress.
Evidence of APS points progress/
attainment levels
Resources to support individual needs
Staff more confident and effective in
supporting pupils specific needs.
Staff feedback. Observations of pupils.
KS1 Maths Booster resources
Pupils’ confidence levels in Maths increased.
Increase in National Curriculum levels.
Evidence of APS points progress/
attainment levels
Attachment training and family support
Staff and families were able to target support
to children’s needs leading to improved
outcomes for pupils.
Pupil observations. Parent and staff
feedback.
1:1 Classroom support
Allowed pupils to access the curriculum and
improve focus skills.
Observation, Teacher records,
Behaviour checklists.