Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium is additional funding that the Government gives to schools and colleges – this funding is targeted at pupils facing the greatest disadvantage.

Pupil Premium (PP) and Free School Meals (FSM)What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools by the Government to help improve the attainment and outcomes of disadvantaged students.

Who is eligible for Pupil Premium?
Students may be eligible for Pupil Premium if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Eligible for Targeted Free School Meals (FSM).
  • Eligible for Targeted Free School Meals at any point within the last six years (Ever 6).
  • A Child Currently in Care (LAC).
  • A Child Previously in Care (PLAC), including:
    • Adopted children.
    • Children under a Special Guardianship Order.
    • Children subject to a Child Arrangements Order.
  • A child with a parent or carer currently serving in the Armed Forces (Service Premium).

Please note: Students who qualify for Expanded Free School Meals only do not qualify for Pupil Premium funding.If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please visit our Free School Meals page for details of the eligibility criteria and how to apply. 

How Do We Use the Additional Funding? At Newbridge, we use Pupil Premium funding to help every eligible student reach their full potential. This support is designed to remove barriers to learning and ensure that all students can succeed, regardless of their background. Our approach is guided by evidence-based research and is outlined in our  Pupil Premium Strategy Statement, which can be found in the useful documents section below.We recognise that every child is different. Therefore, support is tailored to meet individual needs wherever possible. Pupil Premium Student Allowance Pupil Premium students receive a personal allowance of £100 per academic year, which can be used to support learning in a variety of ways. This may include assistance with:

  • Essential equipment and resources.
  • School uniform.
  • Educational visits and enrichment activities.
  • Other support identified as beneficial to the student's learning and engagement.

Pupil Premium Contacts
Pupil Premium Lead Mr Thomas Barr
Pupil Premium Champion Mrs Kristyanne Goddard
Pupil Premium Attendance and Vulnerable Student Support Worker Mr Richard Neilson

Useful Documents

  • Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
  • Free School Meals Information and Application Guidance
  • Pupil Premium Policy
PP Statement Strategy
PP Strategy Statement 2025-2026 23 March 2026