Pupil Premium

At Rivington and Blackrod High School, we want every student to have the opportunity to succeed, whatever their background or circumstances. Pupil Premium is additional government funding that helps schools improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students.

We use this funding to address barriers to learning, raise attainment and support students’ wellbeing, aspirations and participation in school life.

Who is eligible?

Pupil Premium provides additional funding to help schools support eligible students throughout their education. Eligibility includes students who:

• qualify for Free School Meals under the government’s targeted eligibility criteria, or have qualified within the past six years;

• are looked after by a local authority; or

• have left care through adoption, a Special Guardianship Order or a Child Arrangements Order.

Separate Service Pupil Premium funding is available for eligible children of Armed Forces families.

Free School Meals

Children in households receiving Universal Credit are entitled to Free School Meals, regardless of household income. Families receiving certain other benefits may also qualify.

Free School Meals and Pupil Premium have different eligibility criteria, so entitlement to free meals does not automatically mean the school receives Pupil Premium funding for your child.

We encourage families to check their eligibility and apply, even if their child prefers not to take a school meal. Registering ensures eligibility is recorded and, where applicable, helps the school access additional funding to support students’ learning.

Check eligibility and apply for Free School Meals through Bolton Council

How We Use Pupil Premium

Our Pupil Premium funding is used to raise the attainment of disadvantaged students, helping to close gaps in achievement and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

At Rivington and Blackrod, our strategy is informed by guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). We focus our funding across three key areas:

• High-quality Teaching

  We invest in high-quality teaching through staff training, professional development and evidence-informed practice to improve outcomes for all students.

• Targeted Academic Support

  We identify barriers to learning and provide additional academic support and interventions to help students achieve their full potential.

• Wider Approaches

  We provide wider support to improve attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and personal development, helping students build confidence, resilience and aspirations for the future.

Pupil Premium Strategy

Our current Pupil Premium Strategy Statement explains how funding is allocated, the impact of our work and our priorities for improving outcomes for disadvantaged students.