What is Pupil Premium?

The pupil premium is additional funding given to schools to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and to close the gap between them and their peers.

The categories of pupil who attract this funding are:

• Pupils who are eligible for free school meals, or who have been eligible at some time in the past 6 years (FSM)
• Looked after children (LAC)
• Children who have been adopted from care (Post LAC)

How do parents register their child’s entitlement for Pupil Premium funding?

It is important to notify the school if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium funding.  Please contact the School Business Partner, Kerri Poole, to find out more about registering your child for the Pupil Premium funding. This information will be held confidentially by the school. 

FSM

If you think you may be eligible for free school meals due to low family income or being in receipt of benefits, you must apply to South Gloucestershire Council. Please collect an application form from the school office or speak to a member of the office staff for more information.

Since September 2014, all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are provided with a free school meal. However, you will need to apply for free school meals in order for the school to claim the pupil premium for your child.

LAC/Post LAC

For pupils who have been adopted from care, you will need to inform the school about your child and provide supporting evidence (e.g. show the original Adoption Court Order) in order for the school to claim the pupil premium.

How is our Pupil Premium budget spent?

At Blackhorse we have adopted the Leaf Disadvantage Strategy, EEF guidance and DfE direction on how our pupil premium budget is divided and shared to have maximum impact on the children who need it most. 

For more detail on how we spend our Pupil Premium funding please see our 3 year strategy 2025-2028 and our annual offer below.