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Pupil Premium

At Christ Church New Malden, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or financial situation. The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided by the government to help us support pupils who may face barriers to learning due to economic disadvantage.

What is the Pupil Premium?

The Pupil Premium is extra money allocated to schools to support children who:

  • Are currently eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) 
  • Have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last 6 years
  • Are in care or have previously been in care
  • Have a parent serving in the armed forces

We use this funding to provide targeted support that removes obstacles to learning, builds confidence, and promotes inclusion.

What Do Pupil Premium Pupils Receive at CCNM?

We are committed to ensuring all our children can access the full richness of school life and use the Pupil Premium to support this. If your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, they will also receive:

  • A Free Christ Church New Malden Hoodie Part of our school uniform, fostering a sense of belonging and pride.
  • A Free Pencil Case and Stationery To ensure every child has the tools they need to be ready for learning from day one.
  • A Free School Club Every Term Every term, Pupil Premium children can book one free school music or sports club and have priority booking for that club. 
  • No Charges for School Trips or In-School Workshops All educational visits and workshops during the school day are fully funded for Pupil Premium children – we never want cost to be a barrier to experiences that enrich learning.
  • Residential Trips in Year 5 and Year 6 Families are only asked to pay the deposit for these key residential experiences. The remainder of the cost is covered by the school, enabling all children to take part in these valuable opportunities for independence, teamwork and growth.

Applying for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals

You can apply for the Free School Meal (Pupil Premium) here. This is different from the free school meals that children currently get, and gets access to more funding for your child.  

All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 currently receive Universal Infant Free School Meals, regardless of family income. 

Thanks to additional funding from the Mayor of London, children in Years 3 to 6 also currently receive free school meals during this academic year (2024–2025). However, this funding is reviewed annually and may not continue in future years.

We strongly encourage all eligible families to still register for Pupil Premium, even if their child is receiving a free meal. Registering ensures your child can access the full range of support we offer—including free trips, resources, and residential trip support—and it helps the school receive vital additional funding to support your child’s education.

If you think you might be eligible, please speak to the school office in confidence—we’re happy to help with the application process.

Who Is Eligible for Pupil Premium?

Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium funding if your family receives any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit – provided your household income is less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits)

Children are also eligible if they:

  • Have been looked after by the local authority for 1 day or more
  • Have been adopted from care
  • Have left care under a special guardianship order, residence order or child arrangements order
  • Have a parent serving in the regular armed forces (or have done so at any time in the last six years)

Our Commitment

We treat every child with dignity and respect. All support is provided discreetly, and we work closely with families to make sure children feel fully included in all aspects of school life. 

Our Pupil Premium Team (Mr Meehan, Mr Burkinshaw, Mrs Roberts and Mrs Roe) meet once a half-term to focus on every Pupil Premium child.

Statutory Reporting

As a school, we have a statutory duty to publish information on how we use our Pupil Premium funding and the impact it has on the attainment and progress of eligible pupils. Each year, we produce a detailed Pupil Premium Strategy Statement, outlining our priorities, planned spending, and the outcomes we aim to achieve. This document is reviewed annually and you can read it here: Pupil premium strategy statement 2023-2024