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<p>The National Funding Formula commits extra funding to pupils with additional needs,
including deprivation, low prior attainment, English as an additional language and
mobility. This is because evidence shows that pupils with these characteristics are
more likely to fall behind and need extra support to reach their full potential. In
2020-21, £6.3 billion will be allocated to 5-16 year olds with additional needs in
England. Areas with high levels of additional needs will attract more funding and
as a result Sedgefield receives higher than average per pupil funding. Next year,
primary schools and secondary schools in Sedgefield will, on average, attract £4,496
and £5,609 per pupil respectively. This is above the national average of £4,352 for
primary schools and of £5,578 for secondary schools.</p>
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