Pupil Premium When Applying To BWS

Students in receipt of pupil premium are supported to apply to BWS in several ways and BWS is committed to see the proportion of Pupil Premium students increase from its current standing. 

Students in receipt of pupil premium:

• Have free access to Atom Learning to help with preparation for the 11+ examination - see here for more details
• May be invited to have a year 10 or SF mentor to work through problem solving questions in the Summer Term
• Receive a modified qualifying standard which is 10% lower than that of non-PP students (from September 2026). 

More information on widening access in applications can be found here.

Support for Pupil Premium Learners 

At Bishop Wordsworth’s School, our Pupil Premium provision is led by our Pupil Premium Champion, Mrs Collingridge. Through regular student interviews and questionnaires, alongside ongoing conversations with parents and carers, we work to understand each pupil’s experience fully. This enables us to identify and address any structural barriers that may limit engagement with learning or participation in co-curricular opportunities, ensuring that every student is supported to thrive.

Pupil Premium Report

The annual statutory Pupil Premium Report can be found here

Applying for Free School Meals

From June 2026 BWS now uses the London Grid for Learning to manage applications and entitlements for free school meals. Families in receipt of any of the state benefits listed below may be able to receive support. Applications can be made using the following link: LGfL Apply.

• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) ***From September 2026 expanded free school meals will be available for all families receiving Universal Credit.

More information can be found from the Department for Education 

Get in Contact

If you would like to speak to our Pupil Premium Champion please contact Mrs T Collingridge: TAC@bishopwordworths.org.uk

If you would like to discuss applications for Free School Meals please contact the BWS finance office: finance@bishopwordsworths.org.uk