Pupil Premium

“The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most.

The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011 and is allocated to schools to work with pupils who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the last six years (known as the ‘Ever 6 FSM’)

Schools have received funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and children of service personnel.”

As outlined on the Departement for Education website:

Further information:

  • All downloadable documents that appear on our website are also available upon request in paper format from the school office.

‘All staff greet with a smile and are approachable and always there to listen.’

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‘It is a welcoming school that puts children first.’

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‘Children are given the confidence to grow and learn.’

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‘The best thing about Gilberdyke is that we accept everyone for who they are – that’s the thing I’ll miss most.’

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‘There are loads of things to do here, it’s fun in lessons and loads of other people to make friends with.’

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‘Gilberdyke is a place where everyone feels welcome because we are respectful of each other and friendly.’

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‘The children are happy because of the amount of effort teachers put into wellbeing.’

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‘I came from another school and I’ve met loads of new friends. This school is about friendship, respect and we always follow the expectations, it works well.’

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‘This school is an environment where everyone has a voice.’

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‘I’m going to miss having fun lessons. Gilberdyke has taught me simple manners and respect and how much that is needed and necessary in life.’

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‘I’ve really valued the amount of respect I’ve been shown. I know that I’m never alone. I can talk to anyone.’

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‘Responsibility is key to having a good career, this school has taught me that.’

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‘Gilberdyke is a kind and respectful school with trusted people to talk to. Everyone gets along with each other because of the values about respect, responsibility and resilience.’

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‘The values the school has shine through the students.’

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‘This school is a safe, educating, welcoming, accepting and all round brilliant school.’

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‘Gilberdyke is about respect and responsibility. I’ve learnt a LOT about that whilst I’ve been here and we need to. We try our hardest in everything and never give up!’

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‘The staff are kind, even when they’re tired, they keep going because we are resilient!’

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