Pupil Premium

At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, we believe every child should be supported to ‘Let Their Light Shine.’ Our mission is rooted in Gospel values and a belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive academically, socially and spiritually, regardless of background or circumstance. We recognise that disadvantaged pupils may face greater barriers to learning and have more limited access to opportunities that shape success. This is not fair and we are determined to remove those barriers through targeted support, excellent teaching and an inclusive culture rooted in our Catholic mission.

We use the Pupil Premium funding strategically to remove barriers, raise aspirations and ensure equity of opportunity for every pupil. Our aim is for all disadvantaged children to achieve outcomes that are at least in line with national expectations and their non-disadvantaged peers, while flourishing as confident, motivated and compassionate young people.

Our strategy aligns with the DfE’s Using the Pupil Premium: Guidance for School Leaders (March 2025) and the EEF tiered model, ensuring that Pupil Premium funding is used effectively to make a measurable difference for our disadvantaged pupils.