Pupil Premium

Key priorities: 

• To have high expectations of each individual learner whether Disadvantaged or non Disadvantaged. 

• To raise the achievement of Disadvantaged students. 

• To continue to aim to meet or exceed National figures for % achieving English and Maths and P8 averages and to close the gap between Disadvantaged students and their non Disadvantaged peers (attainment and progress), working towards a smaller gap at WBHS than national across all GCSE measures. 

• To increase the self‐esteem, confidence and ambition of Disadvantaged students by ensuring they have access to a wide range of opportunities including trips, curriculum RA events and SMSC experiences. 

• To work effectively and closely in partnership with the parents of Disadvantaged students. 

• To continue to improve the effectiveness of transition work with the 4 feeder Middle Schools in relation to Disadvantaged students including a tailored transition plan. 

• To maintain a record of no NEETS by continuing to provide high quality Post 16 guidance, advice and support from members of the LT. 

• To improve attendance rates of Disadvantaged students through individual or group initiatives. 

Pupil Premium Funding Allocation: 

PP allocation for 2014-15	£113,245
PP allocation for 2015-16	£112,175
PP allocation for 2016-17	£106,800
PP allocation for 2017-18	£109,715
PP allocation for 2018-19	£125,335 + LAC tbc

 Pupil Premium Numbers: 

Year group	Total in Year Group	PP students	% of PP students
9	370	37	10%
10	372	55	15%
11	362	55	15%
12	296	26	9%
13	245	10	4%

In 2018/19 the school is receiving  £125,335 of Pupil Premium Funding and we will be building on the 2017/18 initiatives in the following ways: 

• Continue to allocate each Year 11 PP student a key worker/mentor to support learning and help in preparations for GCSE. 

• Small group additional tuition in Maths and English for Year 11 students not making expected progress. 

• Sixth Form mentoring across a range of subject for Year 11 students not making expected progress. 

• Pre St James’ Park visit to ensure all students make the most of this opportunity 

• Year 11 Learning Conference at St James’ Park with a motivational speaker 

• Purchase a set of subject Revision Guides for each Year 11 student to aid with revision as well as any essential equipment i.e. a calculator, art supplies, geometry set etc. 

• Create additional assessment opportunities where funding may be a barrier i.e. GCSE PE climbing. 

• Attendance monitoring and reward scheme for those with under 90% attendance across all year groups with focus on Year 9 in term 1. 

• Whole school, departmental and individual Raising Achievement initiatives and trips 

• ‘Out of your comfort zone’ trips- to build confidence, team working and self-belief for students in Years 10 and 11. 

• Aspirational progression pathways - visits to employers, local colleges and universities. 

• Targeted progress workshops led by outside agencies. 

• Transition project with Middle Schools to ensure no ‘dip’ in performance Years 8 to 9. Liaison with Middle School PP leaders to discuss students joining in Year 9. 

• Regular training for all staff and trainees on the Pupil Premium and supporting students. 

• Year 9 raising achievement initiatives. 

• Careers and options guidance with dedicated members of staff. 

• Targeted Revision workshops and breakfast clubs. 

• A ‘Boost’ event following trial examinations in March 2019. 

• Funded music lessons and financial support for extra-curricular trips where appropriate. 

• More frequent monitoring and contact with parents regarding progress and students’ attendance at support sessions.