Part of the Lancaster Diocese

St Cuthbert's Catholic School
Please read the information below which gives details of our Pupil Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.
What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is allocated to schools to improve the achievement of pupils who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years (known as “Ever 6” FSM). Schools also receive funding for children who have been “looked after” continuously for more than six months, and children of service personnel.
Why has it been introduced?
The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches pupils who need it most.
Who decides how the money is spent?
In most cases the Pupil Premium is paid directly to schools, allocated to them for every pupil who receives free school meals. Schools decide how to use the funding, as they are the best placed to assess what their pupils need.
How are Schools accountable for the spending of Pupil Premium?
They are held accountable for the decisions they make through: