Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium is a payment made to schools by the Government. It makes up part of the school’s funding, is received into our budget and is made available for use throughout the whole school. Schools are free to decide how to allocate this funding to best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. 

Joseph Locke Primary School has 32.37% of children eligible for Pupil Premium funding 2021-22

Current allocation

In the current school year, Joseph Locke Primary School receive £203,365 in Pupil Premium funding.

Main barriers to educational achievement

31.65% of children are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) compared to 20.8% nationally

37.4% of children have English as an additional language (EAL) compared to 20.9% nationally

Poor attendance and punctuality

Low attainment on entry

Limited parental interest or engagement

Underprivileged home "learning" environments

Unhealthy lifestyles

Covid-19 Impact

Allocation Spend to address barriers

• Two additional teachers in Key Stage 2 to reduce class sizes and accelerate learning.
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• Employment of two Assistant Headteachers to lead literacy, maths, wellbeing and Pupil Premium, as well as support with behaviour management, analyse data and work closely with the co-heads to ensure smooth daily running of the school. 
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• Interventions from Assistant Headteacher and a HLTA in Key Stage 1 to accelerate progress.
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• Reading interventions in KS1 twice per week from an experienced long term supply teacher. 
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• Additional teaching in after school boosters for maths and reading.
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• Dedicated Speech and Language daily provision including Teaching Assistant support.
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• Funded Breakfast Club for vulnerable families to ensure a good, healthy start to the day.
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• Subsidising enhancement activities such as residentials, educational visits and after school activities.
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• Providing water bottles for all children and school uniforms/PE kits for vulnerable families.
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• Thrive practice implemented and resourced, including Nurture Room and other mentoring programme to support optimal social and emotional development for particular children.
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• Employment of EWO and attendance officer to support of vulnearable families.
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• Employment of PSA to support childrens' social and emotional development and work closely with families who need additional support. 
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• Teaching assistants delivering daily interventions to children who need "catch-up" in reading, writing, maths and phonics.

Pupil Premium 2021-22 Proposed Summary of Expenditure

Next Pupil Premium Strategy Review: April 2023

The following reports highlight how the Sports Premium has been used at Joseph Locke Primary School and the impact this funding has had on the provision of PE within the school.