Pupil Premium

The pupil premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. It is allocated to children from low-income families who are currently known to be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), Looked after Children, children adopted from care and Service Forces children. It also includes pupils who have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last six years (known as the Ever 6 FSM measure).

Pupil Premium funding is available to both mainstream and non-mainstream schools, such as special schools and pupil referral units.

If you think your child may eligible to receive this additional funding and support but are not sure whether the school are aware of this, please speak in confidence with Mrs Chappelow in the school office or Mrs Jervis.

Schools are free to spend Pupil Premium funding according to how they feel their pupils can best be supported through using evidence informed approaches. Below is our latest pupil premium strategy report.

Click here for our latest Pupil Premium Strategy report. 

We are proud to share that in January 2026 we were formally recognised by Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, for our exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. 

In her letter, the Secretary of State praised the dedication and ambition shown by Monkspath School, writing:

 “This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can be achieved when ambition and commitment come together. Thank you for everything you do to give children the best possible opportunities to succeed.” –Bridget Phillipson MP

This letter highlights the phenomenal impact of our staff and their tireless dedication to supporting pupils and serving our wider community.