Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium funding allocated to schools from the government to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils of all abilities in schools in England. The school receives funding for students who fall into the following categories:  

• Currently eligible for free school meals (FSM) or have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last 6 years 
• Looked after by the local authority 
• Previously looked after by the local authority or other state care. 

If you think your child qualifies for Pupil Premium or would like supporting with applying, please contact the school office on

Telephone: 0208 478 5626 or Email: office@winstonwayacademy.org.uk  

Qualifying benefits:

• 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 guarantee 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 is a disqualifying benefit regardless of your household income - this means that you would not be entitled to Free School Meals whilst in receipt of Working Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)

To apply online, please click here