Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium Grant is additional government funding provided to help reduce the gap in attainment and opportunity between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. It is allocated to schools for pupils who are, or have been, eligible for free school meals within the last six years (Ever6), and for children who are looked after or previously looked after.

At Northfields, our expectation is that every pupil can achieve well, regardless of background or circumstance. Our approach aligns with national evidence, including the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), and places high-quality teaching at the heart of our strategy. We use our own Northfields Ten classroom principles to ensure a consistent, effective approach across the school.

We identify where additional academic support is needed through ongoing assessment and pupil progress meetings. Targeted intervention is then delivered through small group and one-to-one support, with a particular focus on reading and phonics, writing and maths, and the development of strong oral language skills.

We also recognise that non-academic barriers can affect progress. Our strategy therefore includes nurture provision through the LearnIT programme, therapeutic interventions, and funded access to Breakfast Club and wider curriculum opportunities. By supporting attendance, wellbeing, resilience and family engagement, we aim to remove obstacles that may prevent pupils from thriving.

The impact of spending is carefully monitored and evaluated throughout the year. We report on outcomes and priorities through our published strategy, which is reviewed annually and updated to reflect pupil need.

Pupil Premium funding at Northfields is overseen by:

  • Headteacher: Rob Dell
  • Pupil Premium Lead: Susanne Hall-Bailey
  • Governor Lead: Bryan Hebblethwaite

We encourage all eligible families to register for free school meals, even if they do not require a meal, as this ensures the school receives funding to support pupils effectively.

Our full Pupil Premium Strategy for 2025–26, including funding allocation and intended outcomes, is available on this page.