Our Pupil Premium strategy sits at the heart of our whole‑school approach and is shaped by current research and national guidance. Evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation highlights that the most effective Pupil Premium provision is rooted in a whole‑school effort, with all staff understanding their role in supporting disadvantaged students. Research consistently shows that high‑quality teaching has the greatest impact on student progress, particularly for disadvantaged learners.
At St Peter’s, we follow the recommended tiered model for Pupil Premium spending—prioritising quality first teaching, targeted academic support, and wider strategies that help students be ready to learn. Our approach is tailored to our school context and informed by data analysis, strong relationships with families, primary feeder schools, external agencies and our wider community.
Service Pupil Premium funding is used to strengthen pastoral support and complement wider whole‑school strategies. We provide counselling, nurture groups and targeted wellbeing support based on individual needs. A dedicated Family Liaison Officer supports service families, and an academic mentor works with service pupils and targeted Pupil Premium students to enhance academic progress.
We also offer in‑house and online tuition delivered by our teachers and trusted external partners.
As students begin their GCSE courses, we provide revision guides and workbooks recommended by subject leaders. Progress is closely monitored, and we work with curriculum leaders to identify appropriate interventions. Pupil Premium funding also supports curriculum‑linked trips—such as theatre visits or fieldwork—and essential subject resources including ingredients for Food Technology or materials for Textiles.
Children under 19 at the start of the academic year may be eligible if their parents or carers are claiming one of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit (with annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, assessed over up to three recent periods)
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (if not entitled to Working Tax Credit and with annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after stopping qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Important update: From March 2025, families who no longer meet the eligibility criteria will continue to receive free school meals until the end of their current phase of education (primary or secondary).
A child is only eligible once a claim has been made and verified by the school or local authority.
You can apply online via Cambridgeshire County Council’s website.
- The form is quick and easy to complete
- All information is confidential
- You’ll receive an instant response confirming eligibility
Children in Key Stage 2 who qualify for Pupil Premium automatically receive free school meals. In addition, Pupil Premium pupils may receive holiday vouchers and access to free holiday activities, including a nutritious lunchtime meal.
Please complete a Pupil Premium application form if you think you may be eligible—it benefits your child, your family, and our school community.