At our school, we are deeply committed to ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance. Nationally, evidence continues to show that pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium do not achieve as well academically as their non-disadvantaged peers. We recognise the significance of this attainment gap and are determined to address and reduce it through a focused, evidence-informed approach. 

This Pupil Premium Strategy sets out our clear intention to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and to close the gap in attainment, progress and wider life chances. As a leadership team, we have undertaken a thorough analysis of a range of factors contributing to underachievement. This includes the careful examination of national data over time, school-level data and information gathered through pupil progress meetings, alongside knowledge of individual pupil contexts and barriers to learning. 

We strive to place research at the heart of our decision-making. We actively draw upon evidence-based practice, including guidance reports from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and wider educational research, ensuring that our strategies are targeted, purposeful and rooted in proven approaches. Our analysis of need has identified early language development and reading as key priorities for support. These areas form the bedrock of learning and are fundamental to future academic success, both within school and in wider life. 

We also recognise that children must be socially, emotionally, and mentally ready to learn. Addressing SEMH needs is therefore a critical part of our strategy. By providing targeted pastoral support, nurturing environments, and access to specialist interventions where needed, we aim to ensure that all pupils are confident, resilient, and ready to engage fully in their learning. 

In addition, further data analysis has highlighted a trend in slower progress in mathematics for some disadvantaged pupils, identifying this as a further area of focus within our strategy. Through targeted interventions, high-quality teaching, and ongoing monitoring, we are committed to addressing these needs and ensuring that our Pupil Premium funding is used effectively to make a meaningful, measurable difference. 

Our intention is clear: to remove barriers to learning, raise aspirations and enable all pupils to achieve success.