Pupil Premium

At Crossgates, we are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance. The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to help schools close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Pupil Premium is allocated to schools to support children who may face barriers to learning, including:

• Pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) now or at any point in the last six years
• Children who have been looked after by the local authority
• Children who have previously been looked after
• Children from families in the armed forces

The funding is intended to improve educational outcomes and provide targeted support where it is needed most.

We are committed to:

• Promoting high expectations and high aspirations for all pupils
• Ensuring equal access to a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum
• Removing barriers to learning
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Working in partnership with families

We carefully monitor the progress of all eligible pupils and ensure that support is tailored to individual needs.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Promoting high expectations and high aspirations for all pupils
• Ensuring equal access to a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum
• Removing barriers to learning
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Working in partnership with families

We carefully monitor the progress of all eligible pupils and ensure that support is tailored to individual needs.

Our Pupil Premium funding is used strategically to provide:

Quality First Teaching

• High-quality classroom teaching for all pupils
• Ongoing professional development for staff
• Evidence-informed teaching strategies

Targeted Academic Support

• Small group and one-to-one interventions
• Additional phonics and reading support
• Maths booster groups
• Tutoring and structured intervention programmes

Wider Strategies

• Support for attendance and punctuality
• Pastoral and emotional wellbeing support
• Access to educational visits, residential trips and enrichment activities
• Assistance with uniform, equipment or extra-curricular activities where needed

Measuring Impact

We regularly review the effectiveness of our Pupil Premium strategy by:

• Tracking academic progress and attainment
• Monitoring attendance and engagement
• Reviewing pupil voice and wellbeing
• Evaluating the impact of specific interventions

Our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement outlines:

• The challenges faced by eligible pupils
• Intended outcomes
• Planned expenditure
• Review of previous spending and its impact

This document is updated annually and is available to download below.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2026-2029

Eligibility and Registration

If you believe your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, we strongly encourage you to apply. Registering can:

• Provide your child with free school meals
• Enable the school to receive additional funding
• Help us provide further support and opportunities

All applications are confidential, and we are happy to assist families with the process.

Further Information

For more information about Pupil Premium or to discuss how we support eligible pupils, please contact the school office.

Together, we can ensure that every child thrives and achieves success.