Progress 8 English +0.11 Progress 8 Maths +0.11 Progress 8 English Baccalaureate Slots +0.13 Progress 8 Open Slots +0.09 Progress 8 score average for Higher Ability Pupils (XX in cohort) Attainment 8 score (Points) 49.8 % Entering the English Baccalaureate 43% English Baccalaureate—the % achieving a grade 5 or above 25.60% English Baccalaureate—the % achieving a grade 4 or above 28.20% % Attendance Years 7-11 The DfE have not published the PP and non-PP attendance statistics for 2016/17, so the national figures for pupils not eligible for free school meals have been inserted. 95.2% % Persistently Absent Years 7-11 (Students with an attendance rate of 90% or below) 10.9% % Staying in education or entering employment after Key Stage 4 96%
HIGH ATTAINING STUDENTS The gap between our high attaining disadvantaged students and others nationally (not disadvantaged) closes significantly Update the most able register, adding potential high attaining PP students and share with departments. HA PP students identified on seating plans. All HA PP students have a mentor. All HA PP have a one to one interview about aspirations, Higher Education and career pathways during the autumn term. Also given information via emails and assemblies to raise aspirations. All HA PP to benefit from university visits and university mentoring scheme, including a Cambridge university residential for X of our MA PP. All staff have attended CPD sessions this year on stretch and challenge and targeting grades 8 and 9. Learning walks and lesson observations focus on stretch and challenge. PUPIL PREMIUM PLUS STUDENTS
Other approaches to raise the attainment and progress of pupil premium students. Total cost = £ EXAMPLES SHOWN Intended outcomes Actions What is the evidence and rationale for this choice? How will you ensure it is implemented well? Staff lead Impact so far ATTENDANCE Remove barriers preventing students from attending the school. PPG attendance improves from XX% to XX% or better by July 2019. PP PA rate is reduced from XX% to below XX% by July 2019. Develop the role of the form tutor/tutor programmes to encourage better attendance. RAG system introduced. Close monitoring of an “Attendance Focus Group” and regular contact with parents/students of the group. Emphasis on the lack of progress in English, Maths etc. Further develop specific strategies for hard to reach families eg home visits, liaising with legal intervention team, truancy sweeps, team around the child meetings etc. First day calling to continue and attendance panel meetings with SLT, governors and parents introduced. Attendance rewards Improved attendance certificates awarded every half term, 100% draws for vouchers, weekly attendance discussed in assemblies and best class awarded with a cup/bag of sweets to share. Holidays taken in term time not authorised. Penalty fines and court action if required. Assemblies and attendance letters to emphasise the importance of good attendance with sentences linking good attendance to achievement. Close monitoring of attendance. Will require medical evidence for students at risk of becoming PA. September to October 2018 PPF attendance =XX% Non PPF attendance =XX% Gap = PP PA rate =XX% Non PP PA rate = XX% Gap = September to December 2018 PPF attendance = XX% Non PPF=XX% Gap= PA PP rate =XX% PA non PP = XX% Gap =
ENGAGEMENT AND RAISING ASPIRATIONS Remove the financial barriers that prevent learning. Further raise levels of engagement and aspirations to improve our students’ life chances. Continue to remove financial barriers to learning by paying for or subsidising residentials, enrichment trips, extra-curricular clubs, music tuition etc. Improve the learning environment so department learning walls support learning well, inspire and celebrate the success of all students, including PPG. Develop highly effective aspirations programmes. All PP students will take part in several aspirations programmes throughout the school year. This will ensure they are engaging with universities and/or successful businesses. There will be a focus on success and personal action plans. Year 9, 10 and 11 involved in the NECOP university raising aspirations programme to support students in making decisions about their future. University mentors provided for most able PP students. STEM activities for Years 7 & 8 November 2018. High quality careers advise from our dedicated career co-ordinator and access to career fairs (external and internal). February residential for 30 to include PP students who are not on track to achieve their targets. There will be a maths focus (2 hours each day). It will model revision and show them the difference real revision can make to their grades. Supported study to demonstrate how homework completion will improve grades.