Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium at Oakley School
At Oakley School, we are proud to be a through school, welcoming children as they begin their learning journey in the early years and supporting them all the way through their school life.
Pupil Premium funding helps us ensure that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has the same opportunities to thrive, feel confident, and achieve their very best.
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to help schools raise the achievement of children who may face disadvantage. The funding enables us to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, helping to close the gap between them and their peers.
Our Commitment to All Children
Our aim is simple:
We want every pupil to arrive at school happy, confident, and ready to learn.
To support this, we:
· Identify any barriers to learning and respond quickly
· Work closely with families and external agencies to offer early and ongoing support
· Use Pupil Premium funding to strengthen teaching, wellbeing, and pastoral care
· Provide tailored interventions, resources, and mentoring
· Prioritise mental health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience
We make sure that pupils of all ages benefit from this support throughout their time at Oakley School.
Who Can Receive Pupil Premium Funding?
Children may be eligible for Pupil Premium if they fall into any of the following groups:
· Children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) now or at any point in the last six years
· Children who are currently in Local Authority care
· Children previously in care, including those adopted from care or under Special Guardianship or Child Arrangements Orders
· Children from Armed Forces families
Funding amounts differ depending on circumstances, and support is always individually tailored.
Free School Meals in Early Years and Key Stage 1
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 automatically receive a free school meal each day through the government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) scheme. Parents do not need to apply for this entitlement.
However, we strongly encourage families to apply for Free School Meals (FSM) if they believe they may be eligible—even while their child is receiving universal meals.
Why apply if the meals are already free?
A successful FSM application provides the school with additional Pupil Premium funding, which allows us to offer extra support such as:
· Enhanced classroom resources
· Targeted academic interventions
· Wellbeing and pastoral support
· Access to enrichment activities and wider opportunities
This funding benefits your child not just now, but throughout their school journey.
Pupil Premium Allowance for Each Eligible Student
As part of our commitment to supporting eligible students, each Pupil Premium child receives access to an annual £100 allowance to help support their education.
This funding can be used for essential school-related items such as:
· School uniform
· PE kit
· Stationery and equipment
· Calculators
· Educational visits and trips
· Instrumental music lessons
The funds are held in a dedicated school account for each child and must be used within the academic year. They cannot be transferred or carried over into the next year.
If you would like to access this allowance or have questions about how it works, please contact the school office and our team will be happy to help.
How to Apply for Free School Meals
If you believe your child may be eligible, you can apply at any time using the link below. This applies even if you live outside Warwickshire, as eligibility is based on the school your child attends:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/education-learning/apply-free-school-meals
For direct help, you can also contact:
Children, Young People and Families
Saltisford Office Park,
Ansell Way
Warwick,
CV34 4SP
01926 742060
Our Pupil Premium Strategy
Each academic year, we publish our Pupil Premium Strategy, outlining how the funding is used to support pupils across all stages of the school.