Support for students eligible for Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium for the Academic Year Sept 2014 to August 2015 was £53,000. It is based on
pupils who have been on FSM within the last 6 years, those students within local authority
care and children of Forces families.
At Gravesend Grammar we have a relatively low number of pupils eligible for PP, however,
it is important that PP is used effectively. The latest Raise Online document demonstrates
that students with Pupil Premium broadly perform in line with the cohort. This suggests that
as a school we are targeting this group of students and are ensuring they make progress.
The table below outlines the spending of Pupil Premium at Gravesend Grammar School for
the academic year 2013/14.
Provision
All Pupil Premium Students
All PP students received quality teaching by a well qualified professional
Well qualified professionals were trained to give high quality feedback
(CPD)
Well qualified professionals were trained to differentiate teaching to
include PP students
Well qualified professionals are proficient in using internal tracking systems
Assessment for Learning has developed to drive standards and large
resources have been used to set up these systems and also further develop
them in response to new education reforms
SLG, AHOS, SL are proficient in comparing our students with PP within the
national and local context
Members of SLG investigated barriers to learning and have developed early
intervention strategies
All PP students were included in vertical tutor groups (Olympic Groups) to
ensure they have high aspirations and motivation to learn.
All PP students had the offer of a free breakfast at school.
Some Pupil Premium Students
Some PP students were identified as underperforming by English
Department and received Key stage 3 literacy intervention
Some PP students identified by Mathematics department as
underperforming by NB received Mathematics intervention (Maths Clinic)
Some FSM students who were identified as underperforming by Science
department received Key stage 3 Science intervention (Science Clinic)
Some PP students have been selected for PIXL interventions
At Risk Students
A small number of PP students received 1:1 intervention via the Learning
Mentors. These students were identified through tracking of grades.
A small number of PP students, based on tracking were deemed as in need
of in- class support
Support for students eligible for Pupil Premium
A small number of PP students, based on tracking by the HOS, were
deemed in need of external support.
In a very small number of PP students receive pastoral support from one of
3 Student Support Officers
A small number of students received assistance with transport to school
and with trips and visits. Examples include year 7 camp and River Darenth,
Rona Sailing trip for vulnerable students (9,10,11), Year 10 Residential
University visit.
Individual additional provision for Pupil Premium students
All students who have demonstrated underperformance receive short term
intervention and are reviewed regularly – this includes PP students
One PP student received 20 Therapy sessions aimed at improving behaviour
and life chances.
One student received 5 sessions of counselling from Eden counselling.
One student attended a 12 week placement at NWKAP
One student attended NWKHN as part of a therapeutic package
A family of a PP student were supported with a membership to a family
liaison group
One student was supported with FSM who was no longer eligible for FSM
One student was supported with additional food outside the school day
Support for students eligible for Pupil Premium
Impact of Pupil Premium support
Key stage 4
GCSE Results
% 5A*- C including Eng and
Maths
2014
Pupil
Non – PP
Premium
GGS
(11)
(161
100%
97%
Av point score
405.33
469.1
Expected progress in English
100%
93%
Expected progress in Maths
91%
(1 student)
33%
(1 student)
50%
(1 student)
360.5
100%
43.4
47.5
More than expected progress in
English
More than expected progress in
Maths
Av Capped 8
Av Pts per entry
56%
56%
390.1
Pupil Premium students in all year groups are tracked closely and intervention are
put in place where appropriate.