Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is a government initiative designed to target resources on those students who have been on Free School Meals at any point over the past 6 years; those who are Children Looked After or have ceased to be because of adoption, a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or residence order; students whose parents serve or have served in the armed forces during the last six years or are in receipt of a child pension from the Ministry of Defence.

Details of how we use this money to support the students in the curriculum are included here:

Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive environment at this school. Pupils and students achieve well in their learning. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.

Ofsted 2022

Staff have high expectations for pupils’ and students’ behaviour and learning. Pupils and students behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are polite to each other and look out for others in the school.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders have made significant progress in improving the school since the previous inspection. They have focused on creating a broad and ambitious curriculum which meets the needs of pupils and students, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND).

Ofsted 2022

There is a strong culture of safeguarding in place, with clear systems to record any concerns. Leaders keep safeguarding relevant to all members of the school community through regular updates, training, alerts and reminders.

Ofsted 2022

Pupils including students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.

Ofsted 2022