Pupil Premium at Hall Meadow Primary School

What is the Pupil Premium Grant?

The Pupil Premium is extra funding given to schools by the government to help improve education for children who may face disadvantage. It is mainly allocated for pupils who:

• Have been eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) at any point in the last six years.
• Are Looked After Children (LAC) or previously in care.
• Have parents serving in the armed forces.

The aim is to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers by providing additional support and opportunities.

How does Hall Meadow Primary use this funding?

For the 2025–26 academic year, our school has been allocated £27,985. This funding is used to:

• Improve teaching quality through staff training and resources.
• Provide targeted academic support for pupils who need extra help in reading, writing, and maths.
• Address wider needs such as attendance, wellbeing, and cultural experiences to ensure every child feels happy, safe, and ready to learn.

Our Priorities

• High-quality teaching in every lesson.
• Closing gaps in reading, writing, and maths.
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Improving attendance and engagement.
• Offering enriching experiences to build confidence and cultural capital.

How can parents help?

• Encourage regular attendance and punctuality.
• Support your child with reading at home.
• Talk to us if you need help with uniform, trips, or extra-curricular activities—we’re here to support.

If you have any questions about the Pupil Premium or how it supports your child, please contact Mrs  Farmer, Pupil Premium Lead.

Funding Allocation

Did you know… just registering your child for Free School Meals means that the school gets extra money?  The Government is giving money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called a ‘Pupil Premium’. From April 2025 for every child registered for Free School Meals, the school will receive an extra £1,510 in funding. If you do think that you may be eligible please register as soon as possible to make sure your child does not miss out.

If you are in receipt of certain state benefits, you may qualify for free school meals. Please complete the online referral at https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/schools-and-education/Pages/pupil-premium.aspx