At Tacolneston Primary Academy, in keeping with our Christian Values, school staff, parents and governors work together to make a difference. We recognise that good teaching is the most important lever schools have to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children and therefore aim to offer education which is challenging, enjoyable and knowledge-rich. We will have succeeded if everyone is given the chance to achieve the best results possible, and is equipped with life skills and experience for their future.
● Overcoming barriers to learning is at the heart of our use of Pupil Premium. We understand that needs and costs will differ depending on the barriers to learning being addressed. As such, we do not automatically allocate personal budgets per pupil in receipt of Pupil Premium. Instead, we use evidence-informed research to make decisions on the best approaches for all of our pupils.
● The Pupil Premium, along with all forms of school funding are carefully managed to enable us to offer personalised support for children in a range of ways and supports us in achieving our philosophy and vision.
Our priorities:
● Ensuring all pupils have access to High Quality Teaching and Learning in every lesson
● Closing the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers
● Providing targeted academic support for pupils who are not making the expected progress
● Addressing non-academic barriers to attainment such as attendance, behaviour, mental health and adverse childhood experiences/trauma
● Ensuring that the Pupil Premium benefits reach the pupils who need it most
● To live by our Christian value – As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace 1 Peter 4:10
Click here for our latest Pupil Premium statement review (December 2025):
Pupil Premium review – December 2025