Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Government in 2011 to ensure additional funding reaches students who would benefit most, helping to reduce barriers to learning and narrow attainment gaps. At Lostock Hall Academy we welcome this targeted support and use it strategically to remove obstacles, widen opportunity and raise aspiration for eligible students.
We firmly believe staff in school are best placed to decide how Pupil Premium is spent. Our decisions are driven by careful assessment of individual student needs, evidence of what works, and an expectation that resources are used to maximise impact on learning, wellbeing and long‑term outcomes.
Barriers to learning
Barriers vary between cohorts and for each student, and can include attendance challenges, gaps in literacy or numeracy, special educational needs, and social or family circumstances. We view these as issues to be overcome rather than labels. Our approach is:
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High expectations for every student: all students are expected to make strong progress and follow pathways appropriate to their ability, regardless of Pupil Premium status.
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Targeted and universal support: we combine excellent everyday teaching with targeted interventions and additional resources where needed so that Pupil Premium funding benefits both individual students and whole‑class provision.
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Individualised planning and review: decisions about provision are based on diagnostic assessment, clear objectives and regular review so we can adapt support quickly and measure impact.
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Focus on aspiration and opportunity: alongside academic progress, we prioritise enrichment, attendance support and family engagement to open pathways to positive destinations.
This positive, evidence‑informed approach ensures Pupil Premium funding is used to empower students, raise achievement and close gaps in opportunity.
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