Disadvantaged pupils achieved good results compared to the national average and a higher proportion achieved the EBACC gold standard qualification than national averages. Compared to national averages for disadvantaged pupils our disadvantaged pupils attain at a lower level. With regards to progress the school is in line with national averages and the progress of the disadvantaged pupils is lower than national averages. However disadvantaged pupils had a higher P8 score than national average for disadvantaged pupils. The progress of both groups was affected by the lower than expected progress in English. Summary The attainment of disadvantaged pupils in 2016 continued on an upward trend. The attainment of the Non disadvantaged pupils increased dramatically in 2016 and so widened the gap. Non disadvantaged pupils had a much higher attainment than national averages. Progress 8 continues to be an issue with disadvantaged pupils although they are making more progress than the national average for their peers. Review of expenditure Previous Academic Year Quality of teaching for all Desired outcome Chosen Estimated impact: Did you meet the success Lessons learned Cost action/approach criteria? Include impact on pupils not eligible (and whether you will continue with this for PP, if appropriate. approach) Reduced class sizes in Feedback from teachers, pupils and teaching assistants Reduce the attainment and £240,000 each year group in English shows that the smaller class sizes have a positive progress gap and maths through impact on behaviour for learning and also on progress. provision of 2 extra teachers per year group Teaching assistant support Class where teaching assistants have been Continue £80,000 targeted at pupil premium placed have made progress sin line with average groups with low progress in English and maths. These class were not making progress in line prior to the intervention Targeted support Desired outcome Chosen Estimated impact: Did you meet the success Lessons learned Cost action/approach criteria? Include impact on pupils not eligible (and whether you will continue with this for PP, if appropriate. approach)
Disadvantaged pupils achieved good results compared to the national average and a higher proportion achieved the EBACC gold standard qualification than national averages. Compared to national averages for disadvantaged pupils our disadvantaged pupils attain at a lower level. With regards to progress the school is in line with national averages and the progress of the disadvantaged pupils is lower than national averages. However disadvantaged pupils had a higher P8 score than national average for disadvantaged pupils. The progress of both groups was affected by the lower than expected progress in English. Summary The attainment of disadvantaged pupils in 2016 continued on an upward trend. The attainment of the Non disadvantaged pupils increased dramatically in 2016 and so widened the gap. Non disadvantaged pupils had a much higher attainment than national averages. Progress 8 continues to be an issue with disadvantaged pupils although they are making more progress than the national average for their peers. Review of expenditure Previous Academic Year Quality of teaching for all Desired outcome Chosen action/approach Estimated impact: Did you meet the success criteria? Include impact on pupils not eligible for PP, if appropriate. Lessons learned (and whether you will continue with this approach) Cost Reduce the attainment and progress gap Reduced class sizes in each year group in English and maths through provision of 2 extra teachers per year group Feedback from teachers, pupils and teaching assistants shows that the smaller class sizes have a positive impact on behaviour for learning and also on progress. £240,000 Teaching assistant support targeted at pupil premium groups with low progress Class where teaching assistants have been placed have made progress sin line with average in English and maths. These class were not making progress in line prior to the intervention Continue £80,000 Targeted support Desired outcome Chosen action/approach Estimated impact: Did you meet the success criteria? Include impact on pupils not eligible for PP, if appropriate. Lessons learned (and whether you will continue with this approach) Cost
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