Pupil Premium Grant Expenditure 

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to schools in England to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils and to help close the attainment gap between them and their peers. Research and national data show that pupils who have been eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) at any point during their school life often achieve lower outcomes than those who are not eligible. The Pupil Premium grant is intended to address this inequality and support schools in ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

At Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School, we believe that every child should be supported to achieve the very best outcomes. We are committed to using the resources available to us effectively to raise attainment, improve progress, and support the wider wellbeing of disadvantaged pupils.

Schools have the flexibility to decide how Pupil Premium funding is spent to best support their pupils. However, schools are required to publish an annual report outlining how the funding has been used and the impact it has had on pupils’ progress and attainment.

For the 2025–2026 financial year, the Pupil Premium funding rates are:

• £1,515 per primary-aged pupil (Reception to Year 6) who is eligible for Free School Meals or has been eligible at any point in the past six years.
• £2,630 per pupil for children who are looked after by the local authority or who were previously looked after (for example, adopted from care or under a special guardianship order).

Barriers to Learning for Disadvantaged Pupils

While each child’s circumstances are unique, we have identified several common barriers that may affect disadvantaged pupils at Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School. These include:

• Lower starting points in language, communication and literacy on entry to school.
• Limited access to wider enrichment opportunities such as cultural experiences, trips, clubs and extracurricular activities.
• Social and emotional challenges, which may impact pupils’ confidence, wellbeing, and readiness to learn.
• Attendance and punctuality issues, which can reduce learning time and continuity of learning.
• Limited access to learning resources or support at home, including books, digital devices, or quiet study spaces.

We recognise that not all pupils who experience these barriers are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. Therefore, where appropriate, our strategies aim to support a wider group of pupils to ensure fairness and inclusion.

Margaret Roper Pupil-Premium-Strategy 2024-2025

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2022-23

Pupil premium statement 2021 to 2022