What is Pupil Premium? Pupil Premium is a type of funding additional to the main school funding. It is received from the government each academic year and is allocated to students under a few different criteria. These criteria are; Those families who have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last six years. This is sometimes known as ‘the ever six’.
The amount received is £935 per eligible pupil.
Students are eligible for Pupil Premium Plus if they have left Local Authority care because of one of these reasons:
If a student has left Local Authority care and is eligible for free school meals, they just receive the Pupil Premium Plus money. (Not Pupil Premium & Pupil Premium Plus).
Those students who have been in local-authority care for 1 day or more are also eligible for Pupil Premium Plus.
The amount received is £1900 per pupil.
The Service Premium gives schools extra funding to support children and young people with parents in the armed forces. Students attract the premium if they meet the following criteria:
The amount received is £300 per eligible pupil.
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy received £79 595 for the year 2014-2015.
Use of the Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is used to pay for a range of student support activities and interventions. These monies were spent in the following ways;
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Type Of Provision |
Description |
Rationale |
Cost (£) |
Impact |
Learning and achievement across the school |
Additional numeracy and literacy lessons for those who have fallen behind |
To allow the delivery of more of the basic number and literacy work to a cohorts of students, delivered to small class sizes |
£1 198.00 |
To keep the levels of progress in English and maths above the national average for this particular focus group and to improve year on year |
Additional in class directed support and personalised interventions |
To help students improve their progression in the various subject areas |
£15 139.98 |
To keep the GCSE results and Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 levels of progression above the national average for this particular focus group |
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Lunchtime sessions and extra classes both within and out of the school day including drop ins |
To help students improve on the examination result they would have achieved should these not be offered |
£19 758.35 |
To keep the GCSE results and Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 levels of progression above the national average for this particular focus group |
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One to one direct interventions |
To help students improve on the examination result they would have achieved should these not be offered |
£16 119.74 |
To keep the GCSE results and Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 levels of progression above the national average for this particular focus group |
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Revision packs and materials for students |
To help students improve on the examination result they would have achieved should these not be offered |
£285.00 |
To look at a year on year improvement in academic outcomes in the subject areas for this particular focus group and above the national average for this particular focus group |
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Additional revision sessions, homework sessions, intervention sessions and examination support |
To help students improve on the examination result they would have achieved should these not be offered |
£6 137.55 |
To look at a year on year improvement in academic outcomes in the subject areas for this particular focus group and above the national average for this particular focus group To keep the GCSE results and Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 levels of progression above the national average for this particular focus group |
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Laptops and other extra ICT equipment and interventions |
To ensure these students do not fall behind their peers and they have all the appropriate materials to help them with their studies, the materials support these learners |
£906.79 |
To increase the value added scores for this group and keep above the national average |
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Speech and language groups including social groups |
Specifically trained staff to work with small groups of students, no more than 4 in a group to work on communication skills and social interaction |
£122.00 |
To keep the English Baccalaureate subject area scores for each student above the national averages, for the EBACC itself and the English and maths components of this qualification, this being for this particular focus group |
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A member of staff to act as an achievement mentor who will meet the student on a one to one basis on a weekly (or fortnightly) basis either subject specific or for whole school issues
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Works closely with the students in year 11 to ensure students do not fall behind with their coursework/controlled assessments and homework, as well as confronting and discussing any issues that may arise for the student |
£449.64 |
To maintain the average points score for each student above the national averages for this particular focus group
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Paired reading programmes and reading and spelling club |
To further improve the achievement of those students with literacy difficulties |
£150.00 |
To enhance literacy for targeted groups with an identified need. |
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Dyslexia programmes to help students with literacy problems |
To further improve the achievement of those students with reading difficulties |
£150.00 |
To collect evidence from the dyslexia programme being run with these students. |
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Able, Gifted and Talented activities |
A staff member whose role it is to co-ordinate the AG&T across the school, liaising with different departments and putting into place a variety of activities for these students |
£Nil |
To ensure the academic performance of these students is above the national expectations in terms of levels of progression and academic outcomes |
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Social, Emotional & Behavioural |
Full time first aider |
A qualified first aider is on call at all times to help with any first aid issues |
£Nil |
To increase in attendance figures as students are encouraged to stay in school unless their illness dictates that they need to go home |
School nurse |
The school nurse has weekly ‘drop in’ sessions where students can discuss any medical or personal issues |
£Nil |
To increase in attendance figures as students have a person who is not a member of the school staff to whom they can discuss issues and feel secure in school |
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School youth worker |
The youth worker has weekly ‘drop in’ sessions where students can attend ‘Christian activities’ and he is also available should any student wish to discuss any personal issues |
£Nil |
To increase in attendance figures as students have a person who is not a member of the school staff to whom they can discuss issues and feel secure in school |
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Tracking target card, peer coaching, team leader activities |
To focus students on their academic achievement |
£10 522.53 |
To focus the students’ attitude to their learning |
Families and Communities |
Engagement of parents in the learning of the students |
Parents for learning events, regular feedback to parents/guardians, other additional parental meetings |
£252.69 |
To improve attendance and attitudes to learning by the students and engage the parents in support with their child’s learning |
Assist with day to day items |
Bus pass, uniform, additional equipment, resources and other items |
£554.60 |
To ensure students do not feel out of place in the school community |
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Assist with day to day activities and items required |
Monitoring of any additional needs of the students |
£4 474.41 |
To improve attendance and attitudes to learning by the students |
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Enrichment beyond the curriculum |
Whole school rewards system with a rewards shop |
Students actively encouraged and enjoy ‘cashing in’ their points for a variety of rewards |
£Nil |
To improve attendance and attitudes to learning by rewards |
Trips, Christmas celebrations, Year 11 Prom etc |
Rewards for ‘going the extra mile’ in the students’ learning |
£2 178 |
To improve attendance and attitudes to learning by rewards |
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A variety of lunchtime and after school extra-curricular activities |
A whole host of none curricular activities for the engagement of the students |
£2 881.45 |
To improve attendance and attitudes to learning by rewards |
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Year 10 work experience day |
To raise the aspirations and to enrich the life experiences of the students and with initial preparation to the world of work |
£Nil |
To increase the aspirations of the year 10 students |
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Careers advice |
An independent qualified careers advisor to discuss post 16 options with Year 9 and Year 11 |
£Nil |
To focus the students’ attitude to their learning and to helps with post 16 choices as well as option choices in Year 9 |
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Author visit |
To raise the aspirations and to enrich the life experiences of the students |
£Nil |
To focus the students’ attitude to their reading and help improve the standards in this area |
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Total |
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£81 280.73 |
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PUPIL PREMIUM RESULTS
GCSE Results For The Years 2012 to 2015
5 A* to C
The number of students obtaining 5 A* to C grades at GCSE including English and Maths shows a significant closing of the gap between the Pupil Premium and None Pupil Premium cohorts at Bishop Rawstorne. This has been particularly evident in the last two years
Our Pupil Premium students 5 A* to C results including English and Maths outperformed the National None Pupil Premium students in 2011, and for the past two years. These students equalled the National None Pupil Premium students in 2012.
5 A* to C Grades including English and Mathematics |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
64% |
47% |
78% |
77% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
83% |
80% |
84% |
88% |
National None Pupil Premium |
64% |
67% |
62% |
63% |
5 A* to C Grades |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
79% |
47% |
83% |
85% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
92% |
85% |
87% |
90% |
National None Pupil Premium |
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72% |
English and Mathematics A* to C
In English, the gap between the Pupil Premium and None Pupil Premium cohorts is consistently less than the gap nationally. In 2014 and 2015, our Pupil Premium students outperformed the National None Pupil Premium results. The gap between our pupil premium and our none pupil premium students has been closed and the same percentage achieved the top grades in 2015.
English A* to C Grades |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
71% |
67% |
91% |
92% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
84% |
90% |
94% |
92% |
National Pupil Premium |
47% |
50% |
51% |
51% |
National None Pupil Premium |
72% |
74% |
73% |
73% |
In Mathematics, since 2012, the gap between the Pupil Premium and None Pupil Premium cohorts is consistently less than the gap nationally. In 2012 and the last two years, our Pupil Premium students outperformed the National None Pupil Premium results.
Mathematics A* to C Grades |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
79% |
67% |
87% |
77% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
91% |
86% |
90% |
92% |
National Pupil Premium |
50% |
53% |
49% |
49% |
National None Pupil Premium |
75% |
77% |
73% |
74% |
GCSE Points Scores
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium students consistently achieve significantly higher GCSE points totals then their Pupil Premium peers nationally. Apart from 2013, they have consistently matched or exceeded the National None Pupil Premium students.
Capped Total Points Scores (GCSE only) |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
314 |
280 |
351 |
343 |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
363 |
357 |
373 |
375 |
National Pupil Premium |
208 |
214 |
259 |
261 |
National None Pupil Premium |
296 |
300 |
324 |
326 |
Expected Progress In English and Mathematics
In English, Bishop Rawstorne students consistently make more progress than their National Pupil Premium peers and the gap between the Pupil Premium and None Pupil Premium cohorts have been closing over the last few years. In 2011 and the last two years, they made more progress than the National None Pupil Premium students. The gap between our pupil premium and our none pupil premium students has been closed and the same percentage achieved the top grades in 2015.
English Expected Progress |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
64% |
67% |
86% |
92% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
84% |
89% |
93% |
92% |
National Pupil Premium |
53% |
56% |
58% |
58% |
National None Pupil Premium |
72% |
74% |
74% |
74% |
In Mathematics, since 2012, Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium students have consistently made more progress than the National Pupil Premium students. In 2012 and 2014, they made more progress than the National None Pupil Premium students.
Mathematics Expected Progress |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
79% |
73% |
91% |
69% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
92% |
88% |
90% |
90% |
National Pupil Premium |
51% |
54% |
48% |
49% |
National None Pupil Premium |
73% |
76% |
71% |
72% |
End Of Key Stage 3 Results
English Expected Progress |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
75% |
67% |
92% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
46% |
84% |
94% |
Mathematics Expected Progress |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
63% |
80% |
83% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
80% |
90% |
88% |
Science Expected Progress |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
Bishop Rawstorne Pupil Premium |
59% |
100% |
62% |
Bishop Rawstorne None Pupil Premium |
66% |
96% |
85% |