Financial
Financial Benchmarking
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Financial Benchmarking
Pupil Premium
Schools receive additional funding called Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) for any pupils in the following groups:
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They have been eligible for free school meals during the previous six years
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Currently looked after by a Local Authority | In care.
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Previously looked after by a Local Authority | In care.
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A parent serves in the armed forces.
Schools are permitted to spend this funding however they deem appropriate, although the school is accountable when supporting low income families. The Academy at St James works relentlessly to support every child effectively, enabling them to reach their full potential and accelerate pupil progress.
Free School Meals – Why it’s important to claim!
Please apply for free school meals if you believe you are eligible as soon as your child starts school, as the additional funding (PPG) is increasing and will help support your child’s education.
Apply for free school meals
You can apply for school meals if you receive:
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Income Support
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Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
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Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
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Child Tax Credit with an annual income of less than £16,190, provided they are not receiving Working Tax Credit
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the ‘Guaranteed’ element of the State Pension Credit
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Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
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Universal Credit with an annual net earned income threshold of less than £7,400
If you are an Asylum Seeker, you will need to apply directly to the school or contact the Access Team.
If you require assistance in applying for free school meals please contact the school’s reception team or contact us
PE and Sports Funding Premium
PE and sport premium funding from the government is designed to help all primary schools improve the quality of the PE and sport activities they offer their pupils. Further information is available [LINK: here] (Link to Sports Premium page)
BDAT
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