Pupil Premium

Pupil premium funding was introduced by the Government in April 2011. This funding is designed to help improve the educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Evidence shows that disadvantaged children can often face additional challenges in terms of reaching their potential at school and may not perform as well as their peers. 

Pupil premium funding is allocated according to: 

  • Pupils who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) or have been eligible in the past 6 years. 

  • Pupils who have been adopted from care or who have left care. 

  • Children who are looked after by the local authority. 

How Do We Spend Pupil Premium? 

How Do We Spend Pupil Premium and Recovery Premium? 

At Irlam and Cadishead Academy, we spend the funding specifically on additional educational support to raise the standards of attainment for disadvantaged students. We do this through: 

  • Rigorously tracking and monitoring student attendance and progress. 

  • One-to-one support and mentoring by teachers, pastoral and support staff. 

  • Providing enrichment activities. 

  • Support disadvantaged students in graded exams, and other examinations. 

  • Smaller group work and class support.  

Our strategy combines academic rigour with strong pastoral systems, aiming to raise aspirations, improve attendance, and ensure every student feels valued and supported as they prepare for life beyond school. 

Irlam and Cadishead Academy Pupil Premium Strategy and Impact Statement 

At Irlam and Cadishead Academy, our Pupil Premium Statement clearly outlines our strategic priorities and how pupil premium and recovery premium funding is allocated to improve the academic and life chances of eligible students. 

Pupil Premium Review

For further details regarding our Pupil Premium Grant, allocation, and plan, please contact our Assistant Principal Mr Smith.  

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