Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to all schools for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. At Woolwich Polytechnic for Girls we ensure this funding is used effectively to ensure our pupils make exceptional progress.

The purpose of the Pupil Premium is to improve attainment for disadvantaged learners. The funding should be used to ensure these pupils receive consistently excellent teaching.

Pupil Premium Funding Rates

Pupils in years 7 to 11 recorded as Ever 6 FSM	£935
Looked after children (LAC) defined in Children Act 1989 as one who is in the care of or provided with accommodation by an English local authority	£2,300
Children who have ceased to be looked after by a local authority in England and Wales because of adoption, a special guardianship order, a child arrangements order or a residence order	£2,300
Service Children	£300

Key priority	What are the expected outcomes?
To narrow the gaps between key groups in our school and reduce the barriers to success and achievement for specific disadvantaged groups.	Outstanding progress achieved by all disadvantaged students. Access to a broad and balanced curriculum that supports the engagement and achievement of disadvantaged students. All disadvantage students to take part in extra-curricular activities that would develop their culture capital and improve chances of securing places at top universities or career of their choice.

Year 7 Catch Up Premium

The Year 7 Catch Up Premium is additional funding for pupils who did not achieve the expected standard in their Key Stage 2 SATs in either English or maths.

The governor with responsibility for Pupil Premium is Ms Ellen Halstead.