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<p>Pupil premium funding is rising to over £2.9 billion in 2024/25, an increase of
around £90 million from 2023 to 2024. In 2024/25 the pupil premium funding rate for
primary pupils is £1,480, and £1,050 for secondary pupils. Looked-after, and previously
looked-after, children attract a higher rate of £2,570.</p><p> </p><p>These rates
for 2024/25 were an increase of 1.7% on those for 2023/24. This increase was in line
with inflation as measured by the GDP deflator forecasts when the rates were announced
for 2024/25. As the inflation forecast for 2024/25 has since reduced, the increase
in pupil premium rates of 1.7% is now higher than the latest inflation forecast.</p><p>
</p><p>This increase ensures that this target funding continues to help schools to
support disadvantaged pupils and close attainment gaps.</p>
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