Pupil Premium

At Monkwearmouth Academy we believe that all pupils, regardless of their background, should be supported and challenged to attain the best possible outcomes during their time with us.  The Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) was introduced by the Government in April 2011 and is paid in addition to main school funding, its purpose is to raise the attainment and progress of disadvantaged pupils.  The Government has used pupils entitled to Free School Meals as an indicator for deprivation and the funding helps to tackle those inequalities of those pupils who need it most.

Monkwearmouth Academy has been matched with The Gorse Academies Trust for 23/24 through an exciting initiative in partnership with the Department for Education. The Gorse Academies are one of the highest performing Trusts in the country for their performance with Disadvantaged pupils. Our 2023/24 plan has been refreshed to reflect the details of the partnership and the strategies being adopted from Gorse that have been proven to be most impactful over time.