Free School Meals and Pupil Premium
We urge all school families to register via Online Free School Meals (details at the bottom of the page)
What is pupil premium funding?
Pupil premium funding from the government is given to school to help pupils reach their full potential, regardless of their background of financial situation. It's provided for pupils who:
- are registered for free school meals
- have been registered for free school meals at any point in the past 6 years
- are, or have been, in care
- have parents in the armed forces
At St Philip's, we receive between £340 and £1,455 for every eligible pupil who is eligible for Pupil Premium funding . This extra money could make a real difference to the quality of education we offer.
We have previously used pupil premium funding for:
- educational provision and resources
- academic interventions
- well-being and self-esteem building interventions
Is my child eligible for free school meals?
Your child may be eligible if you access:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or 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 entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
Universal infant free school meals
Currently, pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal thanks to a different government funding scheme known as universal infant free school meals (UIFSM). You shouldn't confuse UIFSM with free school meals and the pupil premium.
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and is eligible for free school meals according to the criteria above, you should still register because we'll receive the extra pupil premium funding.
My child currently attends St Philip's Catholic Primary School, How do I register for OFSM?
Please fill in the short application form here results are often immediate.