Pupil Premium
At Long Stratton High School, we are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. We recognise that some students may face additional barriers to learning and participation. Through Pupil Premium funding, we provide targeted support to help students succeed academically, develop confidence, access enrichment opportunities and fully engage with school life.
Our Commitment
Our aim is to ensure that disadvantaged students:
- Attend school regularly and feel fully included in our community.
- Make strong academic progress across the curriculum.
- Have access to high-quality teaching and learning.
- Participate in educational visits, enrichment activities and leadership opportunities.
- Receive the pastoral support needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
- Leave Long Stratton High School well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment.
We carefully monitor the progress, attendance and wellbeing of disadvantaged students and use evidence-informed approaches to ensure funding has the greatest possible impact.
Who Is Eligible?
Pupil Premium funding is provided for students who:
- Are eligible for Targeted Free School Meals (FSM), or have been eligible within the previous six years (Ever 6 FSM). Pupils who qualify for Free School Meals solely through the Expanded FSM scheme do not currently attract Pupil Premium funding.
- Have previously been looked after by a local authority, including children who have been adopted from care or are subject to a special guardianship or child arrangements order.
- Are from service families and attract Service Pupil Premium funding.
How Funding Supports Students at Long Stratton High School
Pupil Premium funding helps us provide a range of support and opportunities, including:
- Provision of Pupil Premium Coordinator – a communication and support link to both parents and pupils.
- Additional academic intervention and targeted support.
- Attendance and wellbeing initiatives.
- Careers advice and guidance.
- Educational visits and curriculum enrichment opportunities, including Enrichment Week and the Duke of Edinburgh award.
- Support with resources, equipment and learning materials where appropriate.
- Pastoral support to remove barriers to learning.
- Strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement and aspirations.
Our spending priorities are reviewed regularly to ensure that support is targeted effectively and has a measurable impact on student outcomes.
Current Funding Rates
The current funding rates set by the Department for Education are:
- £1,100 per year for each secondary-aged student eligible for Free School Meals or who has been eligible within the previous six years.
- £2,690 per year for each student who has previously been looked after by a local authority or other state care.
- £360 per year for each student eligible for Service Pupil Premium.
Measuring Impact
The impact of Pupil Premium funding is monitored throughout the year through:
- Student progress and attainment.
- Attendance data.
- Behaviour and engagement indicators.
- Participation in enrichment opportunities.
- Student wellbeing and personal development outcomes.
This enables us to evaluate the effectiveness of our provision and continually refine our approach to ensure disadvantaged students achieve the very best outcomes.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
Our annual Pupil Premium Strategy Statement provides further information about:
- The challenges faced by disadvantaged students at Long Stratton High School.
- How funding is allocated.
- The intended outcomes of each action.
- The impact of previous spending.
The current strategy statement can be found below:
LSHS Pupil Premium Statement 2025/26
Further Information
If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, we encourage you to apply. Eligibility not only provides access to meal support but may also enable the school to access additional funding which can be used to support your child's education and wider school experience. For further information, please contact the school.
