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<p>The National Funding Formula (NFF) commits extra funding for pupils with additional
needs, based on levels of deprivation, low prior attainment, English as an additional
language and mobility. 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 in the NFF for 5-16 year olds with additional needs
in England. Areas with high levels of additional needs will attract more funding,
and as a result, both the Lewisham, Deptford constituency and the wider region of
London will receive higher than average per pupil funding. Next year, primary and
secondary schools in Lewisham, Deptford will attract, on average, £5,381 and £7,086
per pupil respectively. Across all of London, primary and secondary schools will attract,
on average, £4,827 and £6,370 per pupil respectively. In both cases, this is above
the national average of £4,352 for primary schools and of £5,578 for secondary schools.</p>
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