Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium at Walton High School
This is additional funding of up to £1075 to support your child’s education. The aim of the additional funding is to provide all pupils with fair and equal opportunities to achieve and excel in all areas of the curriculum.
Who is eligible for the Pupil Premium?
- Pupils who are recorded as eligible for free school meals, or have been recorded as eligible in the past 6 years, including eligible children of families who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF)
- Children looked after by local authorities, referred to as looked-after children
- Children previously looked after by a local authority or other state care, referred to as previously looked-after children
A detailed financial plan is produced each year outlining the different ways in which funds are allocated to support education. These are explained in full on the ‘Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-28 Updated September 2025’.
How do we use Pupil Premium Funds at our school?
- Additional support in making academic progress, which includes a bespoke curriculum, a wide range of evidence-based intervention strategies, smaller class sizes and staffing.
- Assistance with uniform, technology and resources, where required.
- Provision of dedicated academic and pastoral staff to promote the academic progress of disadvantaged students.
- Supporting attendance for disadvantaged students.
What to do next?
If your child does qualify for the Pupil Premium, you will have received a letter in the Autumn term regarding this. A link to the letter is also available here: Pupil Premium Information Letter.
If you think that you may be entitled to receive Free School Meals for your child please use the link on the eligibility for additional funding letter. This will also help the school to claim the additional Pupil Premium funding for your child to support their academic progress in school.
