Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping to ensure they have access to the same opportunities as their peers. This funding is allocated to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Are currently eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)
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Have been in receipt of Free School Meals within the last 6 years (FSM6)
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Are in local authority care (looked after)
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Have previously been in care through adoption or other formal arrangements
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Have a parent serving in the Armed Forces
Applying for Free School Meals (FSM)
To make sure eligible students receive the full support available, it is important that parents complete the FSM application through their Local Authority’s website.
If you live in a different local authority to the school, you must apply through your home Local Authority by searching online for “Free School Meals application”.
If you need any support with the application process, please contact your child’s Year Student Manager.
Measuring the Impact of Pupil Premium Funding
Rainhill High School carefully monitors the impact of Pupil Premium funding using:
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Performance and progress data
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Participation in school activities
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Attendance tracking
Regular assessment and review allow us to identify student needs early and put tailored interventions in place to support academic, social, and personal development.
Governance and Review
The Link Governor for Disadvantaged Students (DIS) is Sophie Leyland.
The next review of the Pupil Premium strategy will take place in December 2026.