Pupil Premium & Free School Meals

The Government is giving money to all schools to help pupils from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called the 'Pupil Premium'. We now receive this additional funding for each pupil on our roll registered as eligible for free school meals (FSM). This is currently £623 per pupil. We are using this money to help our pupils achieve the best possible grade in their GCSE examinations.

Use of the Pupil Premium in 2011/2012

Plans for the Pupil Premium in 2012/2013

Being eligible for a free school meal has many benefits for our students and further information can be found here. We therefore strongly encourage eligible parents/carers to apply for this status. No one will know who has registered and it will not affect any other benefits being claimed. You can register your son/daughter for free school meals if you get any of these benefits:

Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
Working Tax Credit 'run-on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Applications are made to Worcestershire County Council using the application form, but Mrs Salsano (our Director of Finance) will be more than happy to help any eligible parents/carers apply.

Further information is available by phoning Mrs Salsano on 01527 523088 or by visiting here