As a church school we are focussed on the whole child and acknowledge that academic achievement and attainment is very important, but it is not the only measure of how we perform as a school, or indeed of all that our children achieve. Our mission statement, based on belonging, believing and becoming ensures that we celebrate all 'good deeds' including academic and non-academic work and encourage the children and adults in our community to look to God to serve others. We are also passionate about being an inclusive school and recognise that children's talents lie in a range of areas, not all reflected in the school league tables and other data sources.
What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. It was allocated to children from low-income families who were known to be eligible for free school meals. Following this, the Government then announced additional money for children who are Cared for/previously Cared for (but now adopted children)-this was known as PPG, but has more recently been included in PPG.
For pupils in maintained primary and secondary schools, funding is passed to the schools via the local authorities.
What is the current allocation of Pupil Premium?
2024-2025: St Lukes's CE will receive £275,750.00 + £2,713.00 EYFS
Objectives
- The PP will be used to provide additional educational support to improve the progress and to raise the standard of achievement for these pupils.
- The funding will be used to narrow and close the gap between the achievement of these pupils and their peers.
- As far as its powers allow the school will use the additional funding to address any underlying inequalities between children eligible for PP and others.
- We will ensure that that the additional funding reaches the pupils who need it most and that it makes an impact on their education and lives.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The Head Teacher and governing body have agreed a policy for PP to guide the use of funds and to ensure that it represents value for money.
The Head Teacher and the leadership team will regularly and rigorously monitor, evaluate and review the strategies we have put in place for PP and report to the Governing Body on its progress and impact.
