The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which was introduced in April 2011, is the best way to address underlying inequalities between children who are disadvantaged by specific circumstances and their peers, by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most.

At St. Wulstan’s & St. Edmund’s Catholic Academy, we believe that only by having the highest expectations of all learners can the highest possible standards be achieved. Some pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds require additional support; therefore, we will use all the available resources to help them reach their full potential. 

Our aims

• To utilise our funding allocation to narrow the gaps between disadvantaged groups of children and their peers so that all pupils are enabled to achieve to their full potential.
• To provide additional educational support to raise the achievement of pupils in receipt of the PPG.
• To address underlying inequalities, as far as possible, between pupils.
• To make a significant impact on the education and lives of these pupils.