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Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. This funding helps us ensure every pupil, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Our Commitment

At The Chantry School, we are committed to closing the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. We believe in ‘Excellence in all; excellence for all’ and use Pupil Premium funding strategically to provide targeted support where it’s needed most.

Key Information

  • Total Pupils: 888
  • Pupil Premium Eligible: 15.25% of pupils
  • Current Funding (2024-25): £152,000
  • Strategy Period: 3-year plan (2023-2026)
  • Lead Staff: Mr D Findlay (Pupil Premium Lead), Mrs N Clear (Headteacher)
To view Pupil Premium policies click here
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Our Focus Areas

We use Pupil Premium funding to support our disadvantaged pupils in these key areas:

  • Dedicated attendance support worker
  • Regular communication with families
  • Target: Reduce the gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils
  • Targeted tutoring in English and Maths
  • Small group interventions
  • Reading support programmes
  • Homework clubs and supervised study
  • Access to trips and enrichment activities
  • Careers guidance and university visits
  • Emotional wellbeing support
  • Extra-curricular participation
  • Staff training in supporting disadvantaged learners
  • Specialist reading and literacy development
  • Adaptive teaching strategies

We regularly monitor the impact of our Pupil Premium spending through:

  • Attendance data comparison between pupil groups

  • Academic progress tracking in all subjects

  • Reading age assessments to measure literacy improvements

  • Pupil voice surveys to gauge sense of belonging

  • Participation rates in extra-curricular activities

  • Attendance gap reduced from 8.2% to 7.6%
  • 116 GCSE pupils received targeted academic interventions
  • Increased participation in enrichment activities
  • Ongoing support for reading and literacy development

If your child is eligible for Pupil Premium support, we:

  • Monitor their progress closely
  • Provide additional academic support when needed
  • Ensure access to all school trips and activities
  • Offer emotional and pastoral support
  • Communicate regularly about their progress

If you have questions about Pupil Premium support at The Chantry School, please contact:

Our full Pupil Premium Strategy Statement is available on request from the school office. This document provides detailed information about our spending plans and evaluation methods.

We are committed to ensuring every pupil at The Chantry School has the support they need to succeed academically, develop personally, and feel fully included in our school community.

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GCSE Results Day 2026: Press Release 

Pupils from The Chantry School celebrate another strong year of GCSE results. 167 pupils took GCSEs this summer, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.  

We are proud to share with you some excellent headline figures: 70% of pupils achieved 5 GCES including English and maths at Grade 4 and above.  

As always, there are many pupils who have attained very highly and many more who have achieved their ambitious target grades. 

Thes results are testament to the pupils’ hard work. Throughout their GCSE course, they have been resilient and inspiring. I’d also like to recognise and thank their families’ support throughout their journey, and, of course, the whole staff at The Chantry for their consistent, unwavering kindness, care, and dedication for our young people which has played a vital role in their success. We wish them every success and happiness for their next chapter.