Woodthorpe Primary recognises that all pupils regardless of their background should have equal access to a curriculum which will enable them to reach their potential. The pupil premium is a Government initiative that targets extra money to pupils from deprived backgrounds, which research shows underachieve compared to their peers.
The Government have used pupils entitled to Free School meals as an indicator for deprivation, and have deployed a fixed amount of money to schools per pupil, based on the number of pupils eligible for Free School meals. Looked after or the children of armed service personnel are also eligible for this increased funding.
The Government are not dictating how schools should spend this money, but are clear that schools will need to employ the strategies that they know will support these pupils to increase their attainment, and ‘narrow the gap’ between their attainment and the attainment of other pupils.
You can read our Pupil Premium Report from 2023-24 here.
To apply for free school meals, please download the application form and return it to NYCC (the full address is on the bottom of the form).
Woodpeckers had the privilege to visit the local church yesterday afternoon, and to read to some residents who have Dementia. They adored reading their favourite books, hearing stories from the residents, and showing off their World Book Day costumes! 🤩#WorldBookDay2024 #WPSYY3
Cygnets loved celebrating World Book Day, they all looked fabulous in their costumes and they especially enjoyed sharing their favourite stories with Woodpeckers too! #WPSYR #WPSYY3 #WPSYReading
Year 1 began world book day celebrations with a paired read with Year 4. It was our favourite part of the day! 📕 📚 #WPSYY1 #WPSYY4 #WPSYreading
A day celebrating all things reading. 📚Finch class had a brilliant day learning all about the inspirational person Malala Yousafzai and how her magic pencil has changed many young lives today. ✏️ #WPSYReading