Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium funding and how do we use it at St Alban's?
Pupil Premium funding is allocated to local authorities and schools for pupils who are known to be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) or those who have been eligible for FSM at any time in the last 6 years.
We spend this funding in a variety of ways, all which aim to raise attainment for pupils, support them academically and socially and ultimately narrow any gaps they may have.
Further information can be found by clicking here.
How can I apply for Free School Meals?
Please click here if you believe your child is entitled to FSM.
Please apply even if your child is in the Infants and entitled to the Universal Free School Meals offer as school will still receive the funding and can use this towards interventions, trips and resources to further support your child.
Pupil eligibility
The following groups are eligible for pupil premium:
- pupils who are recorded as eligible for free school meals, or have been recorded as eligible in the past 6 years
- children looked after by local authorities, referred to as looked-after children
- children previously looked after by a local authority or other state care, referred to as previously looked-after children
Funding rates for financial year 2025 - 2026
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In 2025 to 2026, schools will receive the following funding for each child registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years:
- £1,515 for pupils in reception year to year 6
- £2630 for Looked After Children (LAC) or previously Looked After Children (PLAC)
- £350 for service children