In 2011 the pupil premium was introduced to increase the attainment and aspiration of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and close the gap between them and their peers. The funding is allocated to schools for students from Reception to Year 6 who have registered for free school meals in the last six years, and young people who are in care or have parents in the Armed Forces.

Research shows that students who are entitled to Pupil Premium face challenges such as poor language and communication skills, less family support, lack of confidence, and issues with attendance and punctuality. The pupil premium grant is allocated to initiatives to ensure pupils reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

From April 2015, nurseries, schools, childminders and other childcare providers have been able to claim extra funding through the new Early Years Pupil Premium to support children’s development, learning and care.

The Lime Trust and Lime Academy Hartwell have a school-wide commitment to raise achievements for pupils who are eligible for Pupil Premium and know that these learners must make faster progress than non-eligible pupils and we are committed to achieving this.