What is the Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium provides extra funding for schools to support children who are eligible for:
- Free School Meals (currently or in the last six years)
- Looked After Children or those previously looked after (for example through adoption or special guardianship)
- Children of armed forces families
At Springfield, around one third of our pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. We see this as a responsibility and an opportunity to ensure equity, not lowered expectations.
Our approach at Springfield
Our approach is rooted in a simple belief: high-quality teaching, strong relationships and the right support make the biggest difference.
We focus our Pupil Premium funding on four key principles:
- Excellent teaching for all – ensuring every child benefits from skilled, well-trained staff
- High expectations – for learning, behaviour and wellbeing
- Responsive support – based on careful assessment of individual needs
- Strong partnership with families – working together to support children’s progress
Support is always tailored to children’s needs, rather than assumptions about disadvantage.
How we use Pupil Premium funding
Our current Pupil Premium allocation is £101,505 (2026–2027). Funding is reviewed annually and forms part of a three-year strategy.
We invest funding across three main areas:
1. High-quality teaching
This includes:
- Professional development for teachers and teaching assistants
- Evidence-informed approaches to reading, writing and mathematics
- Strong focus on language development, vocabulary and oracy
- Coaching and mentoring to continually improve classroom practice
High-quality teaching has the greatest impact on outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
2. Targeted academic support
Some children benefit from additional, short-term support, including:
- Small-group or one-to-one support in reading, writing or maths
- Early language intervention in Reception
- Targeted phonics and reading support
- Support for pupils with English as an Additional Language
These interventions are carefully monitored to ensure they make a difference.
3. Wider support and wellbeing
We also use funding to remove barriers to learning, including:
- Pastoral and therapeutic support where needed
- Support with attendance and engagement
- Free or subsidised access to clubs, trips and enrichment activities
- Workshops and guidance to help families support learning at home
Children learn best when they feel safe, confident and included.
Impact of our approach
Our disadvantaged pupils consistently achieve outcomes above national averages for disadvantaged pupils.
Recent highlights include:
- Early Years: Higher-than-national outcomes in language and development
- Phonics: 100% of disadvantaged pupils meeting the expected standard
- KS2: Outcomes in reading, writing and maths significantly above national averages
- Strong progress from starting points, particularly in reading and mathematics
We are proud of these outcomes and continue to refine our approach where gaps remain.
Reviewing and improving our provision
We regularly review how Pupil Premium funding is used and its impact on children’s learning and wellbeing. This includes:
- Ongoing assessment and monitoring
- Pupil and family voice
- Staff reflection and professional dialogue
- Annual review of our strategy
We are transparent about what works well and where we want to improve.
Further information
Our full Pupil Premium Strategy Statement (2026–2029), including detailed spending plans and impact evaluation, is available below:
If you would like to discuss Pupil Premium support or have questions about how funding is used at Springfield, please contact the school office or speak to the Headteacher.