Pupil Premium

Schools receive additional funding for any pupils who have been eligible for free school meals during the last six years; pupils who are looked after by the local authority or who are in care and for pupils from families where a parent serves in the armed forces. This money is known as the Pupil Premium Grant (PPG).

Schools are free to spend this funding in any way they see fit. However, we are accountable as to how the additional funding has been used to support pupils from low income families. At Thornton we have always worked relentlessly to support every child as effectively as we can so that they are able to achieve their full potential. With our extra funding, we will build upon our best practice in order to ensure that those pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant achieve even higher standards. We will do this by using a variety of strategies which we have identified that accelerate pupil progress.

Why is it important to claim your Free School Meals?

The additional funding for children on free school meals is increasing. It will help to support the learning and achievement of your child. Please apply for free school meals if you are eligible.

Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get 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 - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (for this, you will need to apply directly to the school, NOT to Bradford Council).
*Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit in the 4-week period immediately after their employment stops, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals for this period.

To apply on line visit – www.bradford.gov.uk/schoolmeals and follow the links :-

Apply on line for free School Meals & School Clothing Allowance
Free School Meals and School Clothing Allowance application form (140kb)
Information about School Meals