Pupil Premium at Inglehurst Infant School

At Inglehurst Infant School, we are proud to be an inclusive community.
We work hard to ensure every child is supported to achieve their best, regardless of their background. We also recognise that some children may face additional challenges and may therefore need extra support to help them thrive in school.

What is the Pupil Premium?

The Pupil Premium is additional funding given to schools by the Government to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and to help reduce the attainment gap between them and their peers. Funding is allocated for children from Reception to Year 11, and schools receive it for pupils who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Children currently eligible for free school meals
• Children who have been eligible for free school meals at any time in the past 6 years
• Children who are looked after or who have previously been in care
• Children whose parents serve in the armed forces

What the DfE says about Pupil Premium funding

 The DfE makes clear that Pupil Premium funding must not be used to replace or subsidise the school’s general budget, and it should not automatically be allocated based on SEND status or low prior attainment. Instead, it must be used strategically, in line with evidence and the school’s identified barriers to learning. 

Pupil Premium is not ring‑fenced for individual pupils, and there is no requirement to spend the exact per‑pupil amount on each eligible child. Schools have flexibility to use the funding in ways that will have the greatest overall impact on disadvantaged pupils. 

This may include, for example:

• Investing in staff training to strengthen high‑quality teaching or deepen understanding of pupils’ needs
• Providing targeted academic or pastoral support for pupils whose needs exceed the notional per‑pupil allocation
• Implementing whole‑class or whole‑school approaches that disproportionately benefit disadvantaged pupils while supporting others

This flexibility allows schools to design approaches that best remove barriers and improve pupils’ outcomes.

If you believe that your child is eligible for Pupil Premium funding then please contact office@Inglehurst-inf.leicester.sch.uk or call 0116 2622749.