Pupil Premium - What is it? The Pupil Premium is government funding to address underlying inequalities between children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and their more advantaged peers. We also receive a small premium payment for service children. Our pupil premium funding enables us to ensure that children are ready to learn and that they have every opportunity to fulfil their potential. Please read this document for further detail: 2018 - 2019 Pupil Premium Strategy 2017 - 2018 Pupil Premium Strategy