From September 2026, schools only receive Pupil Premium funding for children who meet the lower income threshold for Targeted FSM, children who have been FSM-eligible within the last six years, and looked-after or previously looked-after children. 

(FSM – free school meals) 

A pupil qualifies for Pupil Premium if they: 

✅ Are currently eligible for Targeted Free School Meals (their family receives Universal Credit and has an annual earned income of £7,400 or less, excluding benefits). 

✅ Have been eligible for FSM at any point in the last six years ("Ever 6"). This includes children who qualified under the previous FSM system and remain within the six-year eligibility window. 

✅ Are previously looked-after children (adopted from care, subject to a special guardianship order or child arrangements order). 

✅ Are looked-after children in local authority care (funding is allocated through the virtual school head). 

All pupils will be checked for eligibility on an annual basis. However, if your circumstances change at any point, please notify the school office for advice. 

• DFE pupil premium information

• MKCC Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Link to MKCC activities and food sessions for children, young people and their families, during the spring, summer and winter school holidays.

Rates for eligible pupils