Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Government to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and to help reduce differences in attainment and outcomes between these pupils and their peers.

At William Austin Junior School, Pupil Premium funding is used to secure strong progress and high achievement for disadvantaged pupils through high-quality teaching, underpinned by an ambitious and inclusive curriculum. This is complemented by targeted academic interventions and effective pastoral support to address identified barriers to learning.

Disadvantaged pupils are prioritised for enrichment, extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities to ensure equity of access to the full breadth of school life. We work closely with families and external agencies, where appropriate, to provide timely and effective support.

The impact of Pupil Premium spending is monitored and evaluated regularly to ensure funding is used effectively and leads to improved academic outcomes, attendance, engagement and wellbeing. Guided by our values of Care, Inspire, Achieve, we are committed to ensuring disadvantaged pupils thrive both academically and personally.