Pupil Premium

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The Government gives money to schools to help children from lower income families do their very best. This funding is called ‘Pupil Premium’.

We receive additional funding for the school year for every child that is eligible for the Pupil Premium  

Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium in ways which they consider will enhance the education of the targeted children. At Bletchingdon, this additional funding allows us to provide an even better education for all children so that they achieve their best. 

If a child qualifies for the Pupil Premium, they are able to access additional support in school. At Bletchingdon some of the additional support available is:

• Free school meals
• Reduced cost, or free access to after-school and enrichment activities 
• Support with cost of residential visits 
• Support with school trips

Please read on to find out how to check if you are eligible and if so, how to apply for this financial support.

From September 2026, there will be 2 categories of free school meals:

Targeted FSM – your child may be eligible if you receive:

 Universal Credit and have an annual household income of £7,400 or less

 Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

 Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

 The guaranteed element of Pension Credit

Your child might also qualify if you have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Pupils receiving targeted FSM:

 Can receive free school meals

 Will attract pupil premium funding for the school and can access the support mentioned above.

Expanded FSM – your child is eligible if you receive:

 Universal Credit and have an annual household income of over £7,400

Pupils receiving expanded FSM:

Can receive free school meals

Will not attract pupil premium funding for the school, nor be eligible for other support that’s based on Targeted FSM.

No one will know you have registered for Pupil Premium and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming.

Please complete the form on the link below and return to the school office:

office.3141@bletchingdon.oxon.sch.uk

The information that you supply to register for Pupil Premium will be treated in confidence and will only be used for the purpose of establishing entitlement to Pupil Premium and to contact other sources, as allowed by law, to verify your initial and continuing entitlement.