Every Child Flourishing

At St Stephen's C of E Primary School, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers to learning through high-quality teaching, targeted support and enriching experiences, enabling every pupil to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

For further information about Pupil Premium funding, eligibility and how it is used to improve educational outcomes, please visit the Department for Education's Pupil Premium guidance.

What is Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the Department for Education to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils in schools across England.

The funding is allocated based on the number of eligible pupils and enables schools to provide additional support that helps children succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Further details can be found in the Pupil Premium Conditions of Grant (2026 to 2027).

Our Aims

Our Pupil Premium Strategy is designed to:

• Raise attainment and accelerate progress

• Remove barriers to learning

• Promote excellent attendance and engagement

• Support pupils' wellbeing and personal development

• Provide enriching experiences beyond the classroom

• Enable every pupil to achieve their full potential

How We Use Our Funding

Our approach is centred on high-quality teaching for all pupils, alongside carefully targeted support where it is needed most. Our strategy is informed by educational research, including evidence published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), to ensure that funding has the greatest possible impact on pupils' outcomes.

Pupil Premium funding may be used to provide:

• High-quality classroom teaching

• Small group and one-to-one interventions

• Pastoral care and wellbeing support

• Attendance and family support

• Educational visits, clubs and enrichment opportunities

• Specialist resources and additional provision

Measuring Impact

We regularly review the impact of our Pupil Premium Strategy to ensure that funding is making a measurable difference to pupils' academic achievement, attendance, wellbeing and wider development.

Our approach is reviewed annually and is aligned with the Department for Education guidance on using Pupil Premium effectively.

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Our current Pupil Premium Strategy Statement sets out:

• Our priorities

• Planned expenditure 

• Intended outcomes

• The evidence informing our approach

• How impact will be measured

Download our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Free School Meals

If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, we encourage you to apply. Even if your child chooses to bring a packed lunch, registering may provide additional funding that directly supports your child's education and helps us enhance opportunities for all pupils.

To check eligibility or submit an application, please visit Lewisham Council's Free School Meals page.