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St Matthew’s
Church of England Academy

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St Matthew’s
Church of England Academy

Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium 2025–2026

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to support pupils who may be disadvantaged and to help ensure all children achieve their full potential.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, our school is committed to using this funding effectively to raise attainment, close gaps in learning, and support pupils’ wellbeing.

 

Aims of the Pupil Premium

Raise achievement and progress for disadvantaged pupils.

Narrow attainment gaps between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn.

Ensure all pupils can fully access the curriculum and wider school life.

Remove barriers to learning through targeted support.

 

How We Use the Funding

Targeted teaching and intervention programmes.

Additional adult support in lessons and small groups.

Support for pupils’ wellbeing, attendance, and engagement.

Access to educational resources, trips, and enrichment activities.

Professional development for staff to support inclusive practice.

 

Impact

Improves outcomes in all areas of the curriculum. 

Supports positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement.

Builds confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.

Enables pupils to make strong progress from their starting points.

 

Accountability

In line with government guidance, we publish:

The amount of Pupil Premium funding received

How the funding is allocated and spent

The impact of this spending on pupils’ outcomes

This information is reviewed annually and updated on our website.

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